Intercultural Communication for Global Work (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Sisällön jaksotus

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

Tavoitteet

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

Sisältö

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

Oppimateriaalit

Are published in ITS Platform

Opetusmenetelmät

The course includes
- lectures
- individual tasks
- group tasks
- final report
- multiple choice exam

Pedagogiset toimintatavat ja kestävä kehitys

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.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Lectures
Individual tasks
Group tasks
Final task

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

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

Lisätiedot

ITS Learning Platform