Intercultural Communication Competence (5 cr)
Code: C-10088-FS00EL19-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
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- Timing
- 01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- University of Eastern Finland
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 20
- Course
- C-10088-FS00EL19
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
After completing the study unit, the student will be able to - identify basic concepts and phenomena relating to 'culture' and intercultural communication, - apply theories of intercultural communication and communicating interculturality into their own professional context, - pay attention to and critically analyse their cultural awareness and communication skills, - analyse the role of intercultural communication competence as a professional skill in various work settings. The study unit develops the following generic skills: Internationality, Critical thinking, Interaction and communication.
Methods of completion
Studying online.
Methods of completion
Modes of study: Lectures 5 h (remote teaching), Independent study and pair or group work 130 h. Assessment criteria: Learning assignments in the online learning environment: altogether 3 assignments; 2 assignments assessed on the five step scale 0-5, 1 assignment assessed Pass/Fail.
Content
- Culture, - Diversity, - Cultural awareness, - Communication, - Communicating interculturality, - Communication competence in working life.
Materials
Learning materials are provided by the teachers.