Intercultural competenceLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: IB00FE45
Credits
5 op
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 recognise negative perceptions: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping, ethnocentrism.
You can analyse 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, and (negative) cultural perceptions?
How to recognise cultural differences based on comparing elements of your own national culture to other cultures?
How to communicate effectively in intercultural settings?
Enrollment
07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Sara Czabai-Leppänen
- Slaveya Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Groups
-
IBKV25SPDigital International Busines, full-time studies
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 recognise negative perceptions: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping, ethnocentrism.
You can analyse 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, and (negative) cultural perceptions?
How to recognise 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
-
Tentit ja muut määräajat
More information in Learn
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
-
Opiskelijan työmäärä
5 ECTS
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Topics covered
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
The assessment is based on activity completion, assignments and a quiz
The assignments of the course have to be completed during the course. The assessment is based on the tasks and assignments related to the lessons, 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
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
20.01.2025 - 07.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Sara Czabai-Leppänen
- Slaveya Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Groups
-
IBKV25KPDigital International Busines, full-time studies
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 recognise negative perceptions: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping, ethnocentrism.
You can analyse 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, and (negative) cultural perceptions?
How to recognise 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
-
Tentit ja muut määräajat
More information in Learn
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
-
Opiskelijan työmäärä
• 1 ECTS corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the amount of work depends on your study skills and previous knowledge.
• In the 5-credit course, the student's workload is approximately 135 hours, of which 55 hours are lectures and group work under the teacher's guidance according to the work schedule, and approximately 80 hours are for independent learning.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
Topics covered
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
The assessment is based on activity completion, assignments and a quiz
The assignments of the course have to be completed during the course. The assessment is based on the tasks and assignments related to the lessons, 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