Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Student will develop his/her intercultural communication competence so that he/she is able to recognise cultural differences, understand them and adapt his/her communication style as required. Student will apply his/her competence and deepen his/her abilities to work in international and multicultural working life situations involving spoken and written interaction in English.

Content

Concepts of culture and communication
Cultural differences in communication
Adapting to a new culture
Spoken and written communication in a multicultural environment, e.g. presentation of a company, production / products, meeting and negotiations

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level. Student is aware of the impact of his/her own cultural background on communication and can assess his/her own intercultural communication competence development.