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Culture JourneyLaajuus (5 op)

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Laajuus
5 op
Opetuskieli
englanti
Vastuuhenkilö
Sanna Simola
Katriina Vesanen

Osaamistavoitteet

The objective of the course is to raise cultural awereness, understand one´s own cultural identity in comparison with other cultures, and get theoretical background.


After the course, the student will have knowledge of his/her own culture and two other cultures focusing on the society, customs and working life practices of the destination countries. The student understands the characteristics of the destination countries´ cultures and recognises the factors affecting intercultural communication.

The student can adjust his/her own communication taking into account the culture of the destination countries.

Sisältö

Welcome to study more about your own cultural identity in comparison with other cultures.

This course is implemented fully online.The first module ( 1 ECTS) is completed by everyone in English, after which you will choose two culture modules ( 2 ECTS + 2 ECTS) from the list below:
Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Finnish Culture (in English)

The following themes will be covered during the course:
- cultural awareness (for instance basing on different theories)
- stereotypes
- culture shock
- customs during free time and in work

Esitietovaatimukset

Language skills required.

English language B1-C2

According to the chosen modules German and Swedish:
Deutsch B1-C2
svenska B1-C2

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