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Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: TK00BZ09

Credits

3 op

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

28.09.2026 - 31.12.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKT24S
    KKT24S

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

31.08.2026 - 01.11.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKT24SRaa
    KKT24SRaa

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025

Timing

01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKM23S
    KKM23S

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

18.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKT23S
    KKT23S

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

07.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKM21S
    KKM21S

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

30.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKT22S
    KKT22S

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

26.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKT22SRaahe
    KKT22SRaahe

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKT21S
    KKT21S

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

02.07.2022 - 16.12.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Marjaana Seppi
Groups
  • KKT20S
    KKT20S

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013

en
Enrollment

02.07.2022 - 16.12.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Teknologia

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jaana Bäckman
Groups
  • KKT20SRaa
    KKT20SRaa

Objective

Mechanical and production engineering students will develop their intercultural competence so that they are able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt their communication style as required. They will apply their international communication competence and deepen their abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Variables for comparing cultures
Cultural differences in communication
The process of adapting to a culture
Presentation of a company, production and products
Telephone conversations
Written communication
Meeting and negotiations

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to recognise the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to discuss and write about related themes using the correct terminology. Their pronunciation and intonation is clear and they are able to plan and implement a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to recognise some of the main theories and principles of intercultural communication. They are able to recognise and use basic terminology of the field. Their pronunciation and intonation is to some extent clear though containing errors and they are able to plan and implement a presentation on a topic related to their field.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to recognise the basic terminology of the field. They able to communicate on intercultural issues in writing and orally to some degree. Their pronunciation and intonation is weak. They are able to deliver a presentation of some sort with help on the topic in hand.

Prerequisites

European assessment framework B2:
Proficiency test and Build up Your English course if necessary

Further information

KOOU 12.12.2013