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Intercultural Communication (5 cr)

Code: 3011518-3015

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 13.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

15 - 60

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Business

Teachers

  • Kosar Mahmoodi
  • Nicolas Le Grand

Groups

  • MLIITS21
  • 20.04.2023 13:00 - 16:00, Intercultural Communication 3011518-3015

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

Evaluation scale

H-5