Intercultural Communication (3cr)
Code: BC00CE19-3022
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.07.2026 - 31.07.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3 cr
- 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
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Intercultural Communication BC00CE19-3022. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
Hylätty/Hyväksytty
Content scheduling
1 or 2 sessions per week, 2 h per session.
1 topic per session or 1 topic per 2 sessions.
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.
Execution methods
Contact teaching and independent study, assessment pass/fail
This course can be completed independently in Reppu Moodle, for further instructions please contact the course teacher.
Accomplishment methods
Contact teaching and independent study, assessment pass/fail
40 h contact teaching, 40 h independent study
This course can be completed independently in Reppu Moodle, for further instructions please contact the course teacher.
Content
Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams
Location and time
Autumn 2026 starting in September.
Materials
Material in Reppu
Students' own materials.
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures and discussions.
Written assignments.
Exam schedules
No exam.
International connections
The course is for international groups.
Completion alternatives
Please discuss this with the course teacher.
Student workload
Mandatory attendance on campus.
1 or 2 sessions per week, 2 h per session.
Presentations must be prepared and delivered towards the end of the course in October, November and possibly December
4-6 brief writing tasks (students on campus).
Continual assessment.
If you complete the course independently the workload is heavier.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: The students complete group discussions, Reppu assignments and a presentation on a chosen culture.
Fail: The students do not participate in the discussions, do not complete the Reppu assignments and fail to deliver a presentation.
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.
Qualifications
B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages