Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

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.