Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 op)
Tunnus: BC00CE19
Laajuus
3 op
Opetuskieli
- englanti
Osaamistavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Ilmoittautumisaika
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Ajoitus
01.08.2025 - 15.12.2025
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Iina Korhonen
- Erja Karppinen
Ryhmät
-
LBI25SLBI25S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Aika ja paikka
Autumn semester 2025.
Oppimateriaalit
All material is available in the KAMK learning platform Reppu.
Opetusmenetelmät
Contact teaching and independent study.
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
There is no exam.
Kansainvälisyys
This course provides the opportunity to get to know your classmates and their cultural backgrounds within an international setting.
Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat
Online Reppu version available only for students unable to arrive in Kajaani before the 15.9.2025.
Please contact your course teacher for access to this implementation only if you are unable to arrive before the 15.9.2025.
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Approx. 36 hours of contact teaching and 44 hours of independent study.
Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty
Pass (on a scale of 5-0, pass is the equivalent of a grade 3): You must finish all the required tasks according to the given instructions.
Fail: The student will fail this course if they do not complete all of the tasks at the required level (grade 3).
Grade 3:
The students are able to discuss, explain and write in their own words about the basic principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication using the terminology of this discipline. You are able to create presentations that have a recognizable structure. To achieve a Pass (grade 3) the students must demonstrate their ability to speak and write in English using their own words. You should not read directly from notes/slides in your presentations nor copy-paste texts from source material in your written answers and presentation slides.
Sisällön jaksotus
Approx. 20 x 1.5 hours of contact teaching on campus.
One (1) Teams session for students studying the online version after 15.9.
Arviointiasteikko
Hylätty/Hyväksytty
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Pass/Fail
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Ajoitus
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Teknologia
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Marjaana Seppi
Ryhmät
-
TBIT25SPTBIT25SP
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Ajoitus
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Iina Korhonen
Ryhmät
-
ATA25SATA25S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Ajoitus
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Erja Karppinen
Ryhmät
-
LBE25SLBE25S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Aika ja paikka
Autumn semester 2025.
Oppimateriaalit
All material is available in the KAMK learning platform Reppu.
Opetusmenetelmät
Contact teaching and independent study.
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
There is no exam.
Kansainvälisyys
This course provides the opportunity to get to know your classmates and their cultural backgrounds within an international setting.
Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat
Online Reppu version available only for students unable to arrive in Kajaani before the 15.9.2025.
Please contact your course teacher for access to this implementation only if you are unable to arrive before the 15.9.2025.
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Approx. 36 hours of contact teaching and 44 hours of independent study.
Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty
Pass (on a scale of 5-0, pass is the equivalent of a grade 3): You must finish all the required tasks according to the given instructions.
Fail: The student will fail this course if they do not complete all of the tasks at the required level (grade 3).
Grade 3:
The students are able to discuss, explain and write in their own words about the basic principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication using the terminology of this discipline. You are able to create presentations that have a recognizable structure. To achieve a Pass (grade 3) the students must demonstrate their ability to speak and write in English using their own words. You should not read directly from notes/slides in your presentations nor copy-paste texts from source material in your written answers and presentation slides.
Sisällön jaksotus
Approx. 20 x 1.5 hours of contact teaching on campus.
One (1) Teams session for students studying the online version after 15.9.
Arviointiasteikko
Hylätty/Hyväksytty
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Pass/Fail
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Ajoitus
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Sote
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Ryhmät
-
ASC25SASC25S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Aika ja paikka
Autumn semester 2025.
Oppimateriaalit
All material is available in the KAMK learning platform Reppu.
Opetusmenetelmät
Contact teaching and independent study.
Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet
There is no exam.
Kansainvälisyys
This course provides the opportunity to get to know your classmates and their cultural backgrounds within an international setting.
Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat
Online Reppu version available only for students unable to arrive in Kajaani before the 15.9.2025.
Please contact your course teacher for access to this implementation only if you are unable to arrive before the 15.9.2025.
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Approx. 36 hours of contact teaching and 44 hours of independent study.
Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty
Pass (on a scale of 5-0, pass is the equivalent of a grade 3): You must finish all the required tasks according to the given instructions.
Fail: The student will fail this course if they do not complete all of the tasks at the required level (grade 3).
Grade 3:
The students are able to discuss, explain and write in their own words about the basic principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication using the terminology of this discipline. You are able to create presentations that have a recognizable structure. To achieve a Pass (grade 3) the students must demonstrate their ability to speak and write in English using their own words. You should not read directly from notes/slides in your presentations nor copy-paste texts from source material in your written answers and presentation slides.
Sisällön jaksotus
Approx. 20 x 1.5 hours of contact teaching on campus.
One (1) Teams session for students studying the online version after 15.9.
Arviointiasteikko
Hylätty/Hyväksytty
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Pass/Fail
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Ajoitus
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Ryhmät
-
ASL24SASL24S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Ajoitus
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Erja Karppinen
Ryhmät
-
LBE24SLBE24S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Ajoitus
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Erja Karppinen
Ryhmät
-
LBI24SLBI24S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
19.08.2024 - 22.09.2024
Ajoitus
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Nina Jyrkäs
Ryhmät
-
ATA24SATA24S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Ajoitus
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Ryhmät
-
ASL23SASL23S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Ajoitus
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Erja Karppinen
Ryhmät
-
LBI23SLBI23S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Ajoitus
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Erja Karppinen
Ryhmät
-
LBE23SLBE23S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Ilmoittautumisaika
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Ajoitus
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Opintopistemäärä
3 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Business
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
- Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
- Bachelor's Degree in Esports Business
Opettaja
- Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Ryhmät
-
ATA23SATA23S
Tavoitteet
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.
Sisältö
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
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.
Esitietovaatimukset
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages