Culture Portfolio: China, Chinese CultureLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: 1002297
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Responsible person
- Katriina Vesanen
Objective
After the virtual course, the student will have knowledge of the destination country, its society, customs and working life practices. The student understands the characteristics of the destination country’s culture and recognises the factors affecting intercultural communication.
The student can adjust his/her own communication taking into account the culture of the destination country.
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