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Intercultural Communication (2 cr)

Code: II6101-3001

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2020 - 30.04.2020

Timing

03.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

10 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Industrial Management

Teachers

  • Heidi Vartiainen

Teacher in charge

Heidi Vartiainen

Groups

  • IINS20
    Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2020

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

Location and time

Online.

Materials

Materials and literature announced at the beginning of the study unit. Course materials available in Moodle.

Teaching methods

The student is aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork. S/he is able to adjust his/her speech and communication style, and accommodate his/her behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.

Basics of intercultural communication. Principles of group dynamics and teamwork.

Evaluation scale

H-5