Cultural Experiences (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

To complete the course:
- enrol in Peppi
- you will write a blog in itslearning
- write about 40 posts with photos, videos and texts (about 80h work) during your entire stay abroad
- write in your posts about cultural shocks and other culture-related matters, on language, sights, food etc. Tell the readers what you experienced, how you felt, would you do something differently the next time, what to take into account compared to the Finnish culture etc. Include at least two theories on cultural awareness to the posts (e.g. Hofstede, Lewis) and reflect your own experiences.
Thus, the posts cannot be only about telling what you have done and where you will go.
The blog can be quite personal, and the purpose is to show the writer’s persona and convey his/her emotions.

Objective

Opintojakson voivat suorittaa esimerkiksi opiskelijavaihdossa olevat henkilöt. Opiskelija kirjoittaa blogia ja pohtia/käsitellä käsitellä kohdemaan asiakaspalvelua, vuorovaikutusta ja yrityskulttuuria.

Content

To complete the course:
- enrol in Peppi
- you will write a blog in itslearning
- write about 40 posts with photos, videos and texts (about 80h work) during your entire stay abroad
- write in your posts about cultural shocks and other culture-related matters, on language, sights, food etc. Tell the readers what you experienced, how you felt, would you do something differently the next time, what to take into account compared to the Finnish culture etc. Include at least two theories on cultural awareness to the posts (e.g. Hofstede, Lewis) and reflect your own experiences.
Thus, the posts cannot be only about telling what you have done and where you will go.
The blog can be quite personal, and the purpose is to show the writer’s persona and convey his/her emotions.

Teaching methods

Reflection of experecienses during the stay in a foreign country and culture.

Qualifications

The study exchange or work practice abroad.