Intercultural Communication for Global Work (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

- Intercultural communication
- Intercultural communication in business
- Intercultural communication and identity construction
- Intercultural communication as a skill

Active face-to-face lectures are on Tuesdays from 13 to 16 in the room LEM A313, following the next schedule:
Tue 26.9.
Tue 10.10.
Tue 24.10.
Tue 7.11.
Tue 21.11.

Tavoitteet

The student
- is aware of cultural identities and appreciates different cultural values and norms
- has a better understanding of how each culture perceives e.g. time and space, verbal and nonverbal communication, or approaches to teamwork
- has cultural competence to interact with people from different cultures
- knows theoretical frameworks on culture and can apply them to authentic situations
- is aware of varying practices in different business cultures
- is able to apply knowledge and skills in working and communicating with ease and confidence in intercultural situations

Sisältö

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

Oppimateriaalit

The material included in the course can be found on the Itslearning platform.

Opetusmenetelmät

The course is based on active teaching and learning methods following the innovation pedagogy approach. Learning is based on initiatives, activity and interaction both in group meetings, small group work and individual assignments.

Kansainvälisyys

The course emphasizes interactivity, initiative and the ability to independent information search, which promotes the achievement of learning goals. The course is connected to working-life in particular through the learning assignments.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course is 5 credits = 135 hours learning work,
which is divided into four interactive lecture meetings on Tuesdays: 26.9., 10.10., 24.10., 7.11., and 21.11.

In addition to the lectures are
- three reading circles and reporting each circle
- three observations
- learning report (2-3 pages) at the end of the course.

Lisätiedot

Itslearning platform