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Intercultural Communication for Global Work (5 cr)

Code: 3011526-3010

General information


Enrollment
02.06.2025 - 31.08.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Engineering and Business
Campus
Kupittaa Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 55
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Administration
Teachers
Ritva Hyttinen
Course
3011526

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Tue 23.09.2025 time 10:00 - 12:00
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Tue 30.09.2025 time 10:00 - 12:00
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Tue 28.10.2025 time 10:00 - 12:00
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Tue 25.11.2025 time 10:00 - 12:00
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Tue 02.12.2025 time 10:00 - 12:00
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Tue 09.12.2025 time 10:00 - 12:00
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

- Cultural frameworks
- Cultural awareness and social identity
- Intercultural communication skills
- Communication in business, work and teams
- Intercultural communication barriers and enablers

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
- final report
- multiple choice exam

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

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

Further information

ITS Learning Platform

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