Communication and Cultural Sensitivity in International Business (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

According to the schedule on Mondays

Tavoitteet

After completing the study unit the student can:
- define the various theoretical frameworks on culture and cultural differences
- describe the challenges in managing and working in a multicultural environment
- interact and communicate with company representatives from different cultural backgrounds
- work in international business environment.

Sisältö

Cultural frameworks, awareness and identity
Organizational and service culture
Intercultural communication skills
Communication with company representatives from different cultural backgrounds

Opetusmenetelmät

The course is based on activating learning approach. The course implementation includes independent individual learning and studying (remote work), learning-circles, presentations, project work and a reflection of learned.
Group work and group presentations by students
Simulation games and activities by students (according to covid situtation)
Opening intro and key notes by teacher

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

There is no exam on this course.

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Teaching at TUAS is based on #Innopeda, a learning method developed at TUAS. It is based on experimenting, sharing know-how and combining different approaches. With Innopeda we connect teaching, research and development activities, internationality, and cooperation with working life. Read more about Innopeda at Messi.
Team learning through discussions and activities in the class.
Learning by doing (simulations, activities)

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

A relevant work or living experience in international environment (testimonial) and a presentation to class on agreed topic. Please contact the teacher prior the course begin.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Returned assignments (3) are evaluated on scale 1 -5
Culturtal identity DL 6.9. return to ITS
Stereotypes DL 17.9.
Interview and presentation, during October.
Reflection includes self-evaluation, teacher evaluates the reflection on scale of 1-5
Return DL 3.12.

Hylätty (0)

The student is absent without valid reason.
The student does not complete any of the given 4 tasks (cultural identity, stereotypes, interview, reflection).
The student does not participate into teamwork and
the student has failed to actively participate into simulation activities (covid permitting).

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

Grade 1
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 in the assignments. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas in the reflection. The tasks have been completed, but they are incomplete or very limited and do not comply with the given instructions.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Grade 3
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 in the returned tasks and the reflection. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas in the assignments in a logical and academic way.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Grade 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 and does this in a professional manner. Student has prepared for tasks and carries all tasks out with care. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas in the assignments in a professional way.