Cultural Experiences (3 cr)
Code: 1002321-3004
General information
Enrollment
18.11.2019 - 20.01.2020
Timing
03.02.2020 - 30.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
16 - 40
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- Sanna Simola
Groups
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VAVA1920
Content
To complete the course:
- enrol in Peppi
- you will write a blog in itslearning
- write about 40 posts with photos, videos and texts (about 80h work) during your entire stay abroad
- write in your posts about cultural shocks and other culture-related matters, on language, sights, food etc. Tell the readers what you experienced, how you felt, would you do something differently the next time, what to take into account compared to the Finnish culture etc. Include at least two theories on cultural awareness to the posts (e.g. Hofstede, Lewis) and reflect your own experiences.
Thus, the posts cannot be only about telling what you have done and where you will go.
The blog can be quite personal, and the purpose is to show the writer’s persona and convey his/her emotions.
Teaching methods
Independent work.
Application of culture theories, reflection of ones's own cultural experiences and background, self-reflection, experience sharing.
Content scheduling
Read more http://ourculturalexperiences.blogspot.fi/
To complete the course:
- enrol in Peppi
- start a blog in the blogging platform of your choosing (PUBLIC i.e. open to all readers)
- send a link to the blog to sanna.simola@turkuamk.fi before you leave for exchange (your blog will be linked to the main course blog http://ourculturalexperiences.blogspot.fi/)
- write about 40 posts with photos, videos and texts (about 80h work) during your entire stay abroad
- write in your posts about cultural shocks and other culture-related matters, on language, sights, food etc. Tell the readers what you experienced, how you felt, would you do something differently the next time, what to take into account compared to the Finnish culture etc. Include at least two theories on cultural awareness to the posts (e.g. Hofstede, Lewis) and reflect your own experiences.
Thus, the posts cannot be only about telling what you have done and where you will go.
Remember that the blog has readers and the posts should also give something to them. You might receive comments, so remember to answer them!
The blog can be quite personal, and the purpose is to show the writer’s persona and convey his/her emotions.
Once you have completed the assignment needed to complete the course, i.e. a blog with about 40 posts, please contact sanna.simola@turkuamk.fi
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
The study exchange or work practice abroad.