Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: LTB6016
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Objective
You are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork. You are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.
Content
- Basics of intercultural communication
- Principles of group dynamics and teamwork
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 31.10.2021
Timing
07.02.2022 - 13.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS21Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2021
Objective
You are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork. You are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.
Content
- Basics of intercultural communication
- Principles of group dynamics and teamwork
Materials
Materials and literature announced at the beginning of the study unit. Course materials available in Moodle.
Completion alternatives
Students who have acquired similar competence elsewhere can apply for accreditation of prior learning (RPL).
Student workload
Contact teaching 50h (includes 20 hours of lectures and 30 hours of workshops), learning assignments 30h, literature 10h, teamwork 10h, self study 30h, Evaluation and feedback 5h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student cannot demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the course contents in the written exam. For example, s/he does not understand the key concepts and is not able to apply them in examples.
The student's participation in pair and group work is insufficient. Her/ his contribution to the group outcome cannot be verified by peer feedback and teacher observations.
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 31.10.2021
Timing
07.02.2022 - 13.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS21Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2021
Objective
You are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork. You are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.
Content
- Basics of intercultural communication
- Principles of group dynamics and teamwork
Materials
Materials and literature announced at the beginning of the study unit. Course materials available in Moodle.
Student workload
Contact teaching 50h (includes 20 hours of lectures and 30 hours of workshops), learning assignments 30h, literature 10h, teamwork 10h, self study 30h, Evaluation and feedback 5h
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
The student cannot demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the course contents in the written exam. For example, s/he does not understand the key concepts and is not able to apply them in examples.
The student's participation in pair and group work is insufficient. Her/ his contribution to the group outcome cannot be verified by peer feedback and teacher observations.