Introduction to Intercultural Encounters (5 cr)
Code: KP10045-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.04.2023 - 15.09.2023
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 18.09.2023 - 01.12.2023
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Kielten ja viestinnän opetus (KVO)
- Campus
- Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 10 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
Evaluation scale
H-5
Content scheduling
The course is organized by Karelia UAS in cooperation with University of Eastern Finland. The minimum amount of students is 20 in order for the course to take place. The course is completely online.
1. Online Kick-off
2. Online meeting
3. Online meeting
Objective
On completion of the course the student
- understands the basic concepts and perspectives of intercultural encounters (e.g. identity, cross-cultural vs. intercultural and emic vs. etic perspectives)
- is aware of the cultural dimensions relevant for professional interaction (concept of time, individualism-collectivism, and hierarchy)
- is able to retrieve, process and critically evaluate information regarding immigration, diversity, non-discrimination and equity
- reflects on his/her own starting points and developmental needs regarding intercultural encounters at work
Content
The key concepts and theoretical frameworks for intercultural studies.
Diversity in groups and in society.
The challenges of expats and immigrants (incl. visits and/or visitors).
Intercultural encounters in professional settings.
Intercultural competence and global literacy.
Location and time
Online lessons 6 h, independent study 129 h
Teaching methods
On completion of the course the student
understands the basic concepts and perspectives of intercultural encounters
is aware of the cultural dimensions relevant for professional interaction (concept of time, individualism-collectivism, and hierarchy)
is able to retrieve, process and critically evaluate information regarding immigration, diversity, non-discrimination and equity
reflects on his/her own starting points and developmental needs regarding intercultural encounters at work
Core contents:
the key concepts and theoretical frameworks for intercultural studies
diversity in groups and in society
the challenges of expats and immigrants
intercultural encounters in professional settings
intercultural competence and global literacy
Written assignments: online assignments
International connections
The course is implemented in English and is also intended for exchange students of Karelia UAS and UEF.