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Intercultural Communication for Global Work (5 cr)

Code: 3011526-3007

General information


Enrollment

01.01.2024 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes

Teachers

  • Ritva Hyttinen

Groups

  • PBUADK24
  • 27.02.2024 12:45 - 15:45, Intercultural Communication for Global Work 3011526-3007
  • 12.03.2024 12:45 - 15:45, Intercultural Communication for Global Work 3011526-3007
  • 26.03.2024 12:45 - 15:45, Intercultural Communication for Global Work 3011526-3007

Objective

The student
- is aware of cultural identities and appreciates different cultural values and norms
- has a better understanding of how each culture perceives e.g. time and space, verbal and nonverbal communication, or approaches to teamwork
- has cultural competence to interact with people from different cultures
- knows theoretical frameworks on culture and can apply them to authentic situations
- is aware of varying practices in different business cultures
- is able to apply knowledge and skills in working and communicating with ease and confidence in intercultural situations

Content

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

Evaluation scale

H-5