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Intercultural Communication (5 cr)

Code: 3011518-3015

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2022 - 13.01.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
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
Course
3011518
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Evaluation scale

H-5

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

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 will be available on Its Learning

Teaching methods

This course is partly integrated with Introduction to International Business -course.

Exam schedules

This course is completed through assignments and there is no exam.

International connections

Bilingual teaching method (Finnish and English)

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours of student work

Individual and group assignments will be outlined during the course.

Contact lessons 4 x 3h

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