Destination Germany / Finland (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Sisällön jaksotus

The course includes e.g. the following topics:
- cultural awareness (e.g. based on different theories)
- stereotypes
- cultural shock
- customs in leisure time and working life
- higher education system, study life
- basic of German/Finnish: greetings, introducing yourself, everyday situations (Small talk, travelling, restaurant and shopping). Email and phone phrases.
-TANDEM language learning

Workshops/online meetings

15.09.2021 14.00 - 16.00
Online meeting - Welcome to the course, let us start!

29.09.2021 10.00 - 12.00
Workshop 1 Cultural awareness, stereotypes, cultural shock

20.10.2021 10.00 - 12.00
Workshop 2 Germany

03.11.2021 10.00 - 12.00
Workshop 3 Finland

24.11.2021 10.00 - 12.00
TANDEM results

08.12.2021 14.00 - 16.00
Online meeting - Farewell

Tavoitteet

After the course, the student has knowledge on the target country (Germany, Finland), its society, higher education system, customs and working life. The student understands the characteristics of the target country culture and recognises the factors which affect the intercultural communication.The student can adjust his/her communication according to the target country culture.
The student knows the basics of German/Finnish language and is able to use it in different everyday occasions.

Sisältö

The course includes e.g. the following topics:
- cultural awareness (e.g. based on different theories)
- stereotypes
- cultural shock
- customs in leisure time and working life
- higher education system, study life
- basic of German/Finnish: greetings, introducing yourself, everyday situations (Small talk, travelling, restaurant and shopping). Email and phone phrases.