•   Intercultural Communication 3011518-3015 01.01.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits  (MLIITS21) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    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 of study unit
    Contents:

    - cultural frameworks

    - cultural awareness and identity

    - cultural briefing

    - national cultures and cultural influences

    - intercultural communication skills

    - culture in teams, business cultures
    Teacher(s) in charge

    Nicolas Le Grand, Kosar Mahmoodi

    Learning material

    Material will be available on Its Learning (not translated)

    Learning methods

    This course is partly integrated with Introduction to International Business -course. (not translated)

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Will be outlined during the course. (not translated)

    Teaching language

    Finnish

    Timing

    01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2022 - 13.01.2023

    Group(s)
    • MLIITS21
    Seats

    15 - 60

    Responsible unit

    Engineering and Business

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Kosar Mahmoodi (not translated)

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Business

    Campus

    Kupittaa Campus

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    This course is completed through assignments and there is no exam. (not translated)

    Pedagogic approaches

    Bilingual teaching method (Finnish and English) (not translated)

    Student's schedule and workload

    5 cr = 135 hours of student work

    Individual and group assignments will be outlined during the course.

    Contact lessons 4 x 3h (not translated)

    Content scheduling

    - cultural frameworks
    - cultural awareness and identity
    - cultural briefing
    - national cultures and cultural influences
    - intercultural communication skills
    - culture in teams, business cultures
    - The French Business environment (not translated)

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    No returned documents
    Very inactive presence
    Incomplete documents (not translated)

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    The student has demonstrated limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows some difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas in writing to the reader. Some parts of the text are unclear. (not translated)

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas in writing to the reader. Important parts of the text are clear and well written. (not translated)

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas in writing to the reader in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written. (not translated)