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Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: YY00BD88

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Marjaana Seppi
Groups
  • TBIT24S
    TBIT24S
  • TTK24SP
    TTK24SP

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Marjaana Seppi
Groups
  • TTK24SD
    TTK24SD

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Marjaana Seppi
Groups
  • TTK23SPO
    TTK23SPO
  • TTK23SPT
    TTK23SPT
  • TTK23SPG
    TTK23SPG
  • TTK23SP
    TTK23SP

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Marjaana Seppi
Groups
  • TTK23SD
    TTK23SD

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 30.06.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Teachers
  • Jaana Härkönen
Groups
  • SMM20STEC
    SMM20STEC
  • SH20ST_OKM
    SH20ST_OKM
  • SHS20S
    SHS20S

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Business Information Technology and Business Expertise Degree (Masters)
Teachers
  • Marjaana Seppi
Groups
  • TTK22SP
    TTK22SP
  • TTK22SD
    TTK22SD

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 23.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Teachers
  • Jaana Härkönen
Groups
  • SMM20K
    SMM20K

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • TTK22SPGRaahe
    TTK22SPGRaahe
  • TTK22SPTRaahe
    TTK22SPTRaahe
  • TTK22SPORaahe
    TTK22SPORaahe
  • TTK22SPRaahe
    TTK22SPRaahe

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Teachers
  • Jaana Härkönen
Groups
  • SHS19S
    SHS19S

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.

en
Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Teachers
  • Jaana Härkönen
Groups
  • SMM19SKuu
    SMM19SKuu

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.