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Study module, curriculum year 2021–2022
KIE.TECH-M01

Technical Communications Programme, At least 40 cr

Tampere University
Description
After completing the programme, students - will be able to describe the technical communication field and its practical and theoretical significance - will understand the technical communicator's role as the user's advocate, and they can both analyse information products critically and produce high-quality and usable technical documentation using different documentation technologies - will be able to analyse technical information and understand the principles of information modelling - can name the central principles of project management, remember documentation process models and understand their connection to product development - will know the core concepts in technical communication and have theoretical and methodological competence in technical communication.
Objectives

Upon completion of the module, you will:

  • be able to define the key concepts relating to technical communication and describe the professional and scientific dimensions of technical communication,
  • understand the technical communicator’s role not only as a representative of the user perspective but also as a problem-solver and a member of an organisation’s expert network,
  • be familiar with the principles of content strategy and be able to analyse target groups,
  • be able to assess the quality of technical writing and produce high-quality technical documentation,
  • be familiar with the tools and technologies in technical communication,
  • be able to describe the key elements of documentation processes and project management as well as the main principles of content strategy and content lifecycle management,
  • be familiar with the key theoretical frameworks of technical communication and research methods used in the field.
Study module code
KIE.TECH-M01
Language of instruction
Finnish
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Other studies
Fields of study
Humanities
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Maija Surakka
Further information
Studies that include this module
Study module code
KIE.TECH-M01
Language of instruction
Finnish
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Other studies
Fields of study
Humanities
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Maija Surakka