Intercultural Communication (3 cr)
Code: BC00CE19-3017
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Sote
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
Groups
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ASC25SASC25S
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