Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to
- realize the cultural aspect in communication
- observe his/her own as well as others’ behavior in various contexts
- find explanations in theories and models
- analyze the similarities and differences and is able to explain reasons behind them
- interact with someone from different culture - create inter-cultural business contacts

- learn from each other and see different viewpoints

Content

- networking locally in-campus and out-campus
- hosting international guests, students, teampreneurs at least in one event
- examples: campus events, student cruises, visits to local business organizations (Yrityssalo, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Salo Entrepreneurs, companies)
- joint and guided workshops
- building required networks for upcoming projects

Materials

to be found, used and shared byt students

Teaching methods

project work, experiential learning, team learning,
individual personal discussions

Exam schedules

no exam, learning is shown in portfolio

International connections

This unit is based on the working culture of BusinesAcademy ; working independently in teams, shared learning and reading
Two mandatory training sessions (3-4h) with the coach, other activities according to students' interest and goals

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

5 cr = 135 working hours. Project hours/ Experience count for half of it ( c 80) and rest of the hours comes from reading points and attendance in training sessions. Reporting of intercultural experiences, team work as well as of reading and implementing theories (books,TED talks, research reports) forms the basis for assessment

Content scheduling

2.9-20.12.2019
Intercultural networking takes place in all multicultural situations where people meet: either face-to face or online. Examples are brainworking sessions, project meetings, meetings with clients, discussions with TUAS staff members, student tutors and other Finnish students and exchange students
Different situations/feelings/observations are discussed in the contact sessions, to get a better insight of what happened and why, and to learn the reasoning behind it. After reflection, a better understanding should result in better behavior leading to better co-operation. Each individual will learn more about different cultures as well as his own culture.

Further information

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Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

continuous feedback from self, peers and coach
overall evaluation is based on criteria and coaches view

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

no or very little attandance
incomplete portfolio, not enough evidence of learning

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1-2 (pass-satisfactory) Student can
-work in multicultural environments as a team member
-identify the main concepts related to international networking and communication and different working practices

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3 - 4, (good -very good) the student is able to
-work efficiently in multicultural situations towards commonly defined goals
-interpret cultural situations and assess the effect of his/her behavior to team work

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5, (excellent) he student is able to
-network efficiently and goal oriented in international environment
-solve eventual conflicts in international groups
-combine theories, discussions in training sessions and personal experiences in multicultural teams
-acknowledge personal development areas
-see multiculturalism as beneficial and richness