•   Intercultural Communication 3011518-3016 01.01.2023-31.07.2023  5 credits  (MKITIS21) +-
    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

    Ritva Hyttinen

    Learning material

    The material included in the course can be found on the Itslearning platform.

    Learning methods

    The course utilises active teaching and learning methods following the innovation pedagogy approach. Learning is based on initiatives, activity and interaction both in group meetings, small group work and independent work.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The assessment:
    Participation in campus meetings 20%
    Reading circles 30%
    Learning assignment 40%
    Learning report 10%

    Attention:
    All reports and assignments of the course must be returned by May 22, 2023!

    Teaching language

    Finnish

    Timing

    01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

    Enrollment date range

    02.12.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Group(s)
    • MKITIS21
    Seats

    0 - 35

    Responsible unit

    Engineering and Business

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Ritva Hyttinen

    Additional information

    Itslearning

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Business

    Campus

    Kupittaa Campus

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Pedagogic approaches

    The course emphasizes interactivity, initiative and the ability to independent information search, which promotes the achievement of learning goals. The course is connected to working life in particular through a learning assignment.

    Student's schedule and workload

    The course is 5 credits = 135 hours learning work,
    which is divided into four campus lessons: Thu 12.1., Thu 2.2., Thu 2.3. and Thu 27.4. In addition to these are three reading circles and reporting each circle, a learning assignment (independent or pair work), and a 2-3 page long learning report at the end of the course.

    Content scheduling

    - The ideological background of public libraries
    - Public library as an intercultural meeting-place
    - The principals of Multicultural library
    - Library professional as a promoter of intercultural communication