•   Intercultural competence AV00DW58-3002 21.09.2020-15.11.2020  5 credits +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Course contents
    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?

    Name of lecturer(s)

    Sara Czabai

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    The material in the course platform

    Assessment methods and criteria

    You have to complete all 6 topics in order to complete the course
    You cannot proceed to the next topic without having completed the previous one
    The course completion is followed up automatically.
    There is one written assignment in section 5 and you have 2 weeks time to complete

    Language of instruction

    English

    Timing

    21.09.2020 - 15.11.2020

    5 credits

    Unit, in charge

    Open UAS and Continuing Education

    Teacher(s)

    Sara Czabai, Slaveya Hämäläinen

    Further information for students

    The whole course is to be completed in LEARN

    Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Business Management

    Unit location

    eCampus

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    1-5

    Content periodicity

    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

    Students use of time and load

    135 hours (5 ECTS)

    Exam schedule

    Instructions to be found in LEARN