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Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: LT00DB97

Objective

After the course, the student will understand the differences in communication between different cultures. The student will be able to use the knowledge gained in the course on both nonverbal and verbal communication in situations where there are people from different cultures. The student will also understand what should be taken into consideration when interacting with people from different cultures.

Content

- cultural differences
- nonverbal communication
- verbal communication

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basic course concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the core concepts and is able to apply most of them in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the course concepts and is able to apply them very well in practice.

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

14.01.2025 - 18.02.2025

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

16 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
  • Mari Heinonen
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Student groups
  • VVO
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Objective

After the course, the student will understand the differences in communication between different cultures. The student will be able to use the knowledge gained in the course on both nonverbal and verbal communication in situations where there are people from different cultures. The student will also understand what should be taken into consideration when interacting with people from different cultures.

Content

- cultural differences
- nonverbal communication
- verbal communication

Location and time

Tuesdays from 14-17.

Teaching methods

Classroom instruction

Further information

Lessons on Tuesdays from 14-17.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basic course concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the core concepts and is able to apply most of them in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the course concepts and is able to apply them very well in practice.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has missed more than 50% of the lessons and is unable to apply the core concepts in a meaningful way.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the basic course concepts.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the core concepts and is able to apply most of them in practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the course concepts and is able to apply them very well in practice.

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 13.10.2024

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
  • Professional Studies in Technology
  • From Field to Fork
  • Gateway to Cultural Management
  • Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Teachers
  • Riikka Ala-Sankila
Student groups
  • IGWCM24F
    Gateway to Cultural Management Studie
  • KITI22
  • KUTU22
  • IEPFF24F
    From Field to Fork
  • KUTU21
  • KITI23
    Bachelor of Business Administration, Library and Information Services
  • IEPIP24
    International Professional Studies
  • VVO

Objective

After the course, the student will understand the differences in communication between different cultures. The student will be able to use the knowledge gained in the course on both nonverbal and verbal communication in situations where there are people from different cultures. The student will also understand what should be taken into consideration when interacting with people from different cultures.

Content

- cultural differences
- nonverbal communication
- verbal communication

Materials

The material in Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, independent studies

Student workload

80 h

Further information

Attendance 80% of the lessons

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basic course concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the core concepts and is able to apply most of them in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the course concepts and is able to apply them very well in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Spoken presentation

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is familiar with the basic course concepts.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the core concepts and is able to apply most of them in practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the course concepts and is able to apply them very well in practice.

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 15.10.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Professional Studies in Technology
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
  • From Field to Fork
Teachers
  • Riikka Ala-Sankila
Student groups
  • KUTU20
  • IGWCM23F
    Gateway to Cultural Management Studies
  • KITI22
  • IEPIP23
    International Professional Studies
  • KUTU21
  • KITI20
  • VVO
  • IEPFF23F
    From Field to Fork

Objective

After the course, the student will understand the differences in communication between different cultures. The student will be able to use the knowledge gained in the course on both nonverbal and verbal communication in situations where there are people from different cultures. The student will also understand what should be taken into consideration when interacting with people from different cultures.

Content

- cultural differences
- nonverbal communication
- verbal communication

Teaching methods

Teaching on Tuesdays from 15.15

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is familiar with the basic course concepts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the core concepts and is able to apply most of them in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the course concepts and is able to apply them very well in practice.