Intercultural Communication (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

Contents:
- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures

Lessons in the autumn semester 2021.
6.9.2021 at 13-16.30
4.10.2021 at 13-16.30
25.10.2021 at 13-16.30
15.11.2021 at 13-16.30
13.12.2021 at 13-16.30

Tavoitteet

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

Sisältö

Contents:
- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures

Oppimateriaalit

Material on itslearning.

Opetusmenetelmät

Teaching in the lessons, working in small groups, independent studying, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

Teaching in the lessons, working in small groups, independent studying, flipped learning, working life based learning, self-reflection

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course includes course tasks, tasks done during the lessons and homework tasks. More specific instructions on itslearning.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The assessment is based on attending the lessons and course tasks.