Intercultural Communication Competence (5 cr)
Code: KP10046-3002
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2024 - 30.04.2024
Timing
26.09.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
5 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vartiainen
Groups
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TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
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
Do not enroll in Peppi! This is a course provided by University of Eastern Finland.
Enroll via link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/4D388FD918210454 (open 2.9. 8:00 – 18.9. 12:00)
Kick-off seminar online on 26 September 10-12.
Course assignment workshop online on 25 October 10-11.
Closing seminar online on 5 December 10-12.
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.
Evaluation scale
H-5