Intercultural Communication Competence (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

On completion of the course you will be able to
- identify basic concepts and issues relating to culture and intercultural communication
- apply theories of intercultural communication into your own professional context
- pay attention to your own communication skills in working life
- analyse the role of intercultural communication competence as a professional skill in different work settings

Content

Culture, cultural diversity, cultural awareness, intercultural communication, communication competence.

Location and time

Modes of study: Kick-off seminar (2 h), concluding seminar (2 h), Independent studying 131 h.

Evaluation criteria: Written learning assignments in the online learning environment: 0-5.

Materials

Available in the online learning environment.

Teaching methods

This course is provided by University of Eastern Finland. Enrolment only via UEF - not Karelia UAS Peppi.

Learning outcomes: On completion of the course the successful student will be able to

identify basic concepts and issues relating to 'culture' and intercultural communication
apply theories of intercultural communication into his/her own professional context
pay attention to his/her own communication skills in working life
analyse the role of intercultural communication competence as a professional skill in different work settings.

Further information

This course is provided by University of Eastern Finland.
Twice a year, in autumn semester and in spring semester. All degree students of the University of Eastern Finland, Karelia University of Applied Sciences and to international exchange students in both institutions.

Enrolment only via UEF - not Karelia UAS Peppi.