Study Guide

Objective

After completing this course the student
- is able to interact with people from different cultures
- knows the various frameworks on cultures and have a better understanding of how each culture perceives i.e. time and space, face and face-saving, verbal and nonverbal communication
- appreciates the differences in cultural beliefs and communication practices
- is able to apply his/her knowledge and skills in working and communicating with ease and confidence in intercultural situations

Content

Contents:
- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures

Materials

Material on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Teaching in the lessons, working in small groups, independent studying, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

International connections

Teaching in the lessons, working in small groups, independent studying, flipped learning, working life based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The course includes course tasks, tasks done during the lessons and homework tasks. More specific instructions on itslearning.

Content scheduling

Contents:
- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures

Lessons in the autumn semester 2021.
6.9.2021 at 13-16.30
4.10.2021 at 13-16.30
25.10.2021 at 13-16.30
15.11.2021 at 13-16.30
13.12.2021 at 13-16.30

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on attending the lessons and course tasks.