Intercultural communication (4cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students will generate various topics for projects and theses, which are of interest to them and which are related to their professional field, and choose the most appropriate ones to present in a field-related seminar. Students will outline their thesis writing process and gain competence in writing a thesis and presenting it. They will also learn how to work in seminars and familiarise themselves with the work of others.

Information Acquisition in Cultural Management (1 cr): Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in identifying their information needs and classifying them. They will also know how to choose appropriate sources of information to satisfy each need for information. They will be competent in critically evaluating information and apply it to their research problem and assignment.

Content

Choosing a thesis topic, planning the thesis writing process, checking the progress of the thesis process (incl. intermediate phases), participating in supervision, seminar work, fucntioning as an opponent:
- Specifying information needs
- Sources of information in cultural management
- Databases and how to use them
- Searching for information online
- Evaluating and applying information

Materials

Course material is provided by the teacher.

Teaching methods

? Lecture to impart knowledge of concepts, theories and ideas.
? Group discussion and activities to allow the student to synthesize and apply knowledge and concepts
? Personal exploration and reflection through journaling and writing to enable the student to integrate information into his or her own worldview/paradigm.
? Outreach activities aimed at providing the students the opportunity to learn from people outside of the immediate classroom

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5 Excellent command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
3 Good command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes
1 Satisfactory command of knowledge and skills in accordance with the learning outcomes

Qualifications

completed professional studies

Further information

Both Finnish and exchange students welcome!