Cross-cultural Communication (5 cr)
Code: 3041191-1005
General information
- Timing
- 09.02.2017 - 01.06.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Virtual portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Engineering and Business
- Campus
- Kupittaa Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business
- Teachers
- Pia Lindgren
- Course
- 3041191
Evaluation scale
H-5
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