Intercultural communicationLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: VV00DF66
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
After completing this course you are able to
• define and identify elements of culture and interpersonal and global communication;
• compare and contrast cultures, values, beliefs, perceptions, and communication styles;
• recognize negative perception: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping and ethnocentrism;
• analyze intercultural interaction and evaluate situations on the basis of intercultural communication;
• communicate and collaborate with different people and cultures in the increasingly global and interconnected world.
Content
What is culture?
What are values, beliefs and (negative) cultural perception?
How to recognize cultural differences by comparing the elements of one's own culture to other cultures?
How to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts?
Materials
Business English/Professional English
Enrollment
21.08.2023 - 12.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
- Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Teacher in charge
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Groups
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LTKV23SP2Business, full-time studies
-
LTKV23SP1Business, full-time studies
-
VV2023-2024Optional studies 2023-2024
Objective
After completing this course you are able to
• define and identify elements of culture and interpersonal and global communication;
• compare and contrast cultures, values, beliefs, perceptions, and communication styles;
• recognize negative perception: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping and ethnocentrism;
• analyze intercultural interaction and evaluate situations on the basis of intercultural communication;
• communicate and collaborate with different people and cultures in the increasingly global and interconnected world.
Content
What is culture?
What are values, beliefs and (negative) cultural perception?
How to recognize cultural differences by comparing the elements of one's own culture to other cultures?
How to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts?
Opiskelumateriaali
Provided n Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The course is based on active participation in the contact sessions.No individual or blended track offered.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
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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
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
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 09.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 18.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Business
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Management
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Teacher in charge
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Groups
-
LTKV22SP2Business, full-time studies
-
LTKV22SP1Business, full-time studies
-
VV2022-2023Optional studies 2022-2023
Objective
After completing this course you are able to
• define and identify elements of culture and interpersonal and global communication;
• compare and contrast cultures, values, beliefs, perceptions, and communication styles;
• recognize negative perception: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping and ethnocentrism;
• analyze intercultural interaction and evaluate situations on the basis of intercultural communication;
• communicate and collaborate with different people and cultures in the increasingly global and interconnected world.
Content
What is culture?
What are values, beliefs and (negative) cultural perception?
How to recognize cultural differences by comparing the elements of one's own culture to other cultures?
How to communicate effectively in intercultural contexts?
Opiskelumateriaali
Provided n Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The course is based on active participation in the contact sessions.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
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