Study Guide

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

Materials

Are published in ITS Platform

Teaching methods

The course includes
- lectures
- individual tasks
- group tasks
- assignments

International connections

The course follows the Innopeda framework of Turku UAS and it is highly interactive encouraging students to communicate. International aspects pierces the course by concepts, materials, discussion topics, and students' tasks.

The course contributes to sustainable development in terms of social sustainability.

Student workload

Lectures
Individual tasks
Group tasks
Final task

Content scheduling

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

Further information

ITS Learning Platform

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in all lectures
Following the course schedule
Following the tasks' schedule
Active contribution to the group work