Kulturportfölj: Sverige Swedish CultureLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: 1002295
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Swedish
- Responsible person
- Katriina Vesanen
Objective
After the virtual course, the student has knowledge on the target country, its society, customs and working life methods. The student understands the characteristics of the target country culture and recognises the factors which affect the intercultural communication.
The student can adjust his/her communication according to the target country culture.
Content
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.