Russian Business Culture (3 cr)
Code: MO00DL72-3003
General information
Enrollment
15.03.2021 - 31.03.2021
Timing
03.05.2021 - 30.06.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Teachers
- Tarmo Ahvenainen
Teacher in charge
Tarmo Ahvenainen
Groups
-
VV2020-2021
Objective
The main objectives of this course are:
•You'll learn the basic features of Russian business culture and customs;
• You'll be able to recognize differences between your own culture and Russian business and communication culture;
• You'll learn to evaluate and apply your knowledge and skills in business related situations.
Content
What are the basic features of Russian business culture and customs?
How are you able to recognize differences between your own culture and Russian business and communication culture?
How you learn to evaluate and apply your knowledge and skills in business related situations?
Location and time
Online course
Materials
Materials in the Learn environment.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
Online course
Independent track:
Online course
Blended track:
Online course
Exam schedules
No examination.
The course involves a learning diary and an essay.
If the diary and essay are submitted by 16 June, the grade is given in June.
The final deadline is 31 August and the grade is given in September.
Completion alternatives
Online course
Student workload
3 ECTS credits
Content scheduling
The course consists of five topics:
1. What is Culture?
2. Differences between Cultures
3. Manners and customs in Russia
4. Russian Culture of Communication and Interaction
5. Russian business etiquette and negotiations
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
To pass the course:
- the learning diary shall be completed according to the instructions given on the learning platform
- the essay must reflect you mastery of the relevant concepts and the ability to apply the theory on practical examples.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
After completing the course with this grade, the student will have satisfactory skills in terms of how to
- use the concepts describing Russian society and culture
- search for information from relevant information sources and apply this information
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
After completing the course with this grade, the student will have good skills in terms of how to
- use the concepts describing Russian society and culture
- search for information from relevant information sources and apply this information
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
After completing the course with this grade, the student will have excellent skills in terms of how to
- use the concepts describing Russian society and culture
- search for information from relevant information sources and apply this information