Intercultural Communication (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures
- The French Business environment

Tavoitteet

After completing this course the student
- is able to interact with people from different cultures
- knows the various frameworks on cultures and have a better understanding of how each culture perceives i.e. time and space, face and face-saving, verbal and nonverbal communication
- appreciates the differences in cultural beliefs and communication practices
- is able to apply his/her knowledge and skills in working and communicating with ease and confidence in intercultural situations

Sisältö

Contents:
- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures

Oppimateriaalit

Material will be available on Its Learning

Opetusmenetelmät

This course is partly integrated with Introduction to International Business -course.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

This course is completed through assignments and there is no exam.

Kansainvälisyys

Bilingual teaching method (Finnish and English)

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Individual and group assignments will be outlined during the course.

Contact lessons 4 x 3h