Culture JourneyLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: 0000BV69

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Teaching language: English

Responsible person: Sanna Simola; Katriina Vesanen

Objective

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.

Content

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