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Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

Code: BC00CE19-3006

General information


Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 30.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
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
Erja Karppinen
Groups
LBE23S
LBE23S
Course
BC00CE19
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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

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