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Intercultural competences (5 cr)

Code: AV00ES70-3002

General information


Timing
15.01.2024 - 08.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
English
Degree programmes
Open University of Applied Sciences
Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu, korkeakouludiplomi
Teachers
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Slaveya Hämäläinen
Teacher in charge
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Course
AV00ES70
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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?

Course material

The study material is provided in learning environment.

Study forms and methods

The course contains independent work, no group work or online live lectures.

Course part description

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

Further information

This course is included in 'Diploma of higher education in tourism and service business management' by Xamk Pulse.
Xamk's degree students cannot enroll on Xamk Pulse's courses.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on individually completed tasks and quiz in each section of the course.

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