Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Objectives:

- to define what is culture, identity and communication
- to identify the theoretical dimensions used to explore cultures
- to increase awareness of the impact of culture on communication
- to provide examples of intercultural communication in context.
- to provide an understanding of the process of adapting to a new culture

Sisältö

Content:

- language, culture and communication
- dimensions of culture
- when cultures meet

Oppimateriaalit

Announced in the implementation plan / in the beginning of the course.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Assessment Pass / Fail
Pass (on a scale of 5-0, pass is the equivalent of a grade 3): You must finish all the 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.
- The students are able to create video presentations that have a recognizable structure. More details about how the presentation is assessed are given in Section 8.
- To achieve a Pass (grade 3) the students must demonstrate their ability to speak and write in English using their own words without reading directly from notes/slides and without resorting to copy-pasting texts from sources in their answers

Toteutustavat

Announced in the implementation plan.

Suoritustavat

How to complete the course:

- It is recommended you contact other students if possible and discuss some of the topics with them using either ZOOM, Teams, Face Time, Discord, WhatsApp or other communication applications.
- Tasks according to the instructions given in each topic and return them by the given deadline.
- Some of the tasks require you to make video discussions and a video PowerPoint presentation. These need more time and effort.
- You must use the required technology (e.g. computer, video and audio equipment) as instructed.