Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The students will be able to define the key concepts of intercultural communication and cultural dimensions. They will become acquainted with students from other cultures and gain an awareness of how culture impacts communication and behavior in a multicultural environment and teams. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will identify and prevent culture shock.

Content

Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students complete discussions, assignments and a presentation on a chosen culture.

Fail: The students do not participate in discussions, do not complete the assignments and fail to deliver a presentation.

Please note that a Pass grade is the equivalent of a grade 3.

Execution methods

Contact teaching and independent study, assessment pass/fail
This course can be completed independently in Reppu Moodle, for further instructions please contact the course teacher.

Accomplishment methods

Contact teaching and independent study, assessment pass/fail
40 h contact teaching, 40 h independent study
This course can be completed independently in Reppu Moodle, for further instructions please contact the course teacher.