Study Guide

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

Materials

All course material will be provided in itslearning.

Teaching methods

Self-regulated learning, information seach, application of culture theories, reflection of ones's own cultural experiences and background, self-reflection, experience sharing.

International connections

Instructed independent work, reflection of one's own cultural experiences and background, self-assessment .

Student workload

The course (5 ECTS) is divided in three different modules.

The first module (1 ECTS, 27 h) is mandatory for all participants and it is implemented in English.

The second module (2 ECTS, 54 h) and the third module (2 ECTS, 54 h) will be chosen by the participants according to their own interest from the following:

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)


The course equals approximately 135 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved / Failed

All course assignments need to be completed according to instructions and returned by the given deadline.

Criteria and further instructions are provided in itslearning.

Content scheduling

Welcome to start your Culture Journey!

This course is implemented fully online. The course is completed independently, however some assignments are interactive.

The course starts with a Zoom meeting on 5.10.2020 at 13:00 - 14:30. It is recommended for all to join the meeting. However, if you cannot join the course info meeting, you should go through the course assignments and objectives on your own.

Mid-course Q&A session in Zoom on 22.10.2020 at 13:00 - 14:00. This meeting is optional, so you can join if you have any questions about the course or the assignments.

The first module (1 ECTS) is completed by everyone in English 5.10.2020 - 25.10.2020.

In addition to the first module, you need to choose two culture modules ( 2 ECTS + 2 ECTS) from the list below.

To be completed: 26.10.-4.12.2020.

Chinese Culture (in English
Deutsche Kultur (auf Deutsch)
English Culture (in English)
Indian Culture (in English)
Svensk kultur (på svenska)
Venäjän kulttuuria (suomeksi)

Further information

Student places are divided between Turku University of Applied Sciences and other Universities of Applied Sciences:
Max 60 students are accepted from Turku University of Applied Sciences, and
Max 60 students are accepted from other Universities of Applied Sciences.

Total: 120 students.

Students at TUAS – enrolment in Peppi NOT via the link in CampusOnline-portal.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

Language skills required.

English language B1-C2

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