Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: LB10012
Credits
2 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 17.01.2025
Timing
17.03.2025 - 09.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
30 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNK25Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Spring, 2025
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Materials
Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lectures and communication workshops
Completion alternatives
The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.
Student workload
18 hours of lectures and workshops, including assessment; 34 hours of self-study and group tasks
Further information
Workshops require attendance
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters in an examtest.
Enrollment
15.08.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
28.10.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS24Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2024
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Materials
Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lectures and communication workshops
Completion alternatives
The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.
Student workload
18 hours of lectures and workshops, 2 hours for assessment, 20 hours for writing the learning diary and 14 hours of self-study and group tasks
Further information
Workshops require attendance
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters in a test.
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS24Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2024
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Materials
Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lectures and communication workshops
Completion alternatives
The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.
Student workload
18 hours of lectures and workshops, including assessment; 34 hours of self-study and group tasks
Further information
Workshops require attendance
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters in an examtest.
Enrollment
03.04.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
13.11.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS23Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2023
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Materials
Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lectures and communication workshops
Completion alternatives
The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.
Student workload
18 hours of lectures and workshops, 2 hours for assessment, 20 hours for writing the learning diary and 14 hours of self-study and group tasks
Further information
Workshops require attendance
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters in an examtest.
Enrollment
03.04.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
13.11.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
30 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS23Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2023
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Materials
Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lectures and communication workshops
Completion alternatives
The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.
Student workload
18 hours of lectures and workshops, 2 hours for assessment, 20 hours for writing the learning diary and 14 hours of self-study and group tasks
Further information
Workshops require attendance
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters in an examtest.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS22Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2022
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Materials
Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lectures and communication workshops
Completion alternatives
The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.
Student workload
18 hours of lectures and workshops, 2 hours for assessment, 20 hours for writing the learning diary and 14 hours of self-study and group tasks
Further information
Workshops require attendance
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters in a Moodle test.
Enrollment
22.08.2022 - 30.09.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi-Marja Toivanen
Groups
-
LBNS22Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business, Fall, 2022
Objective
After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork.
Content
- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business
Materials
Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle
Teaching methods
Lectures and communication workshops
Completion alternatives
The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.
Student workload
18 hours of lectures and workshops, 2 hours for assessment, 20 hours for writing the learning diary and 14 hours of self-study and group tasks
Further information
Workshops require attendance
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters in a test.