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Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

Code: BC00CE19-3001

General information


Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • 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

Teachers

  • Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
  • Erja Karppinen

Groups

  • LBI22S
    LBI22S

Objective

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.

Content

Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages