Cross-cultural CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

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

Content

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