Study Guide

Objective

You can define and identify elements of interpersonal communication, culture and global communication.

You can compare and contrast cultures’ values, beliefs, perceptions, and communication styles.

You can recognize negative perception: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping, ethnocentrism.

You can analyze intercultural interactions and evaluate situations using intercultural communication skills.

You can communicate and collaborate with other people and cultures in an increasingly global and interconnected world.

Content

What is culture?

What are values, beliefs, (negative) cultural perceptions?

How to recognize cultural differences based on comparing elements of your own national culture to other cultures?

How to communicate effectively in intercultural settings?

Opiskelumateriaali

Provided in Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course is held in form of an intensive 2-weeks workshop. No individual or blended track offered.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Kaupunkikampus syksy 2023

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

intercultural communication and why do we need it
the components of culture (values, beliefs, (negative) cultural perception)
how to communicate effectively in intercultural settings
the ingredients of cultural identity
language, nonverbal codes and cultural space
culture shock and cultural adaptation
business cultures around the world

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

As the course is held in form of an intensive 2-weeks workshop, participation is mandatory.
All assignments have to be completed during the course.
The assessment is based on active participation and activity completion.

Objective

You can define and identify elements of interpersonal communication, culture and global communication.

You can compare and contrast cultures’ values, beliefs, perceptions, and communication styles.

You can recognize negative perception: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping, ethnocentrism.

You can analyze intercultural interactions and evaluate situations using intercultural communication skills.

You can communicate and collaborate with other people and cultures in an increasingly global and interconnected world.

Content

What is culture?

What are values, beliefs, (negative) cultural perceptions?

How to recognize cultural differences based on comparing elements of your own national culture to other cultures?

How to communicate effectively in intercultural settings?

Opiskelumateriaali

Provided in Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course is held in form of an intensive 2-weeks workshop. No individual or blended track offered.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

intercultural communication and why do we need it
the components of culture (values, beliefs, (negative) cultural perception)
how to communicate effectively in intercultural settings
the ingredients of cultural identity
language, nonverbal codes and cultural space
culture shock and cultural adaptation
business cultures around the world

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

As the course is held in form of an intensive 2-weeks workshop, participation is mandatory.
All assignments have to be completed during the course.
The assessment is based on active participation, activity completion and online exam, thus no re-sit is possible.

Assessment Scale:

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Fair (1-2), Fail (0)
51-60 --> 1
61-70--> 2
71-80 --> 3
81-90 --> 4
91-100 --> 5