Intercultural Training for ExchangeLaajuus (1 cr)
Code: KM00CW98
Credits
1 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Jaana Häkli
Objective
The student will be able to
- operate without major cultural problems in the study and work culture of the host country and take into account the underlying values and differences in the country's culture
- analyse his/her background and explain his/her country of origin
- recognise the different stages of culture shock and be equipped with tools for coping with it.
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 06.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 20.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
Teachers
- Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE24LABH
Small groups
- Online lecture
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to
- operate without major cultural problems in the study and work culture of the host country and take into account the underlying values and differences in the country's culture
- analyse his/her background and explain his/her country of origin
- recognise the different stages of culture shock and be equipped with tools for coping with it.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures: 3 x 1,5 hours online. Lessons will be recorded so that they are available later on via Echo platform.
Report: comparative report between home and host country.
Timing and attendance
Two implementations in a year, one in April and the other one in November.
Lessons are held on Zoom and on campus in Lappeenranta in April 2024. Exact dates will be announced later on.
Learning material and recommended literature
Materials will be provided by the teacher.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative methods of completion.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
About 27 hours of student's work
Contents
- tools for cultural analysis (Hofstede, Lewis)
- cultural specificities of the student's home country
- familiarisation with the culture of the host country (values, study culture, work culture)
- the stages of cultural adaptation and the experience of culture shock
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student has completed the individual report of the course successfully.
Enrollment
08.08.2024 - 24.10.2024
Timing
01.11.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
Teachers
- Jaana Häkli
Groups
-
KKIE24LABH
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to
- operate without major cultural problems in the study and work culture of the host country and take into account the underlying values and differences in the country's culture
- analyse his/her background and explain his/her country of origin
- recognise the different stages of culture shock and be equipped with tools for coping with it.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures: 3 x 1,5 hours online. Lessons will be recorded so that they are available later on via Echo platform.
Report: comparative report between home and host country.
Timing and attendance
Two implementations in a year, one in April and the other one in November.
Lessons are held on Zoom and on campus in Lappeenranta in April 2024. Exact dates will be announced later on.
Learning material and recommended literature
Materials will be provided by the teacher.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative methods of completion.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
About 27 hours of student's work
Contents
- tools for cultural analysis (Hofstede, Lewis)
- cultural specificities of the student's home country
- familiarisation with the culture of the host country (values, study culture, work culture)
- the stages of cultural adaptation and the experience of culture shock
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student has completed the individual report of the course successfully.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 31.03.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 21.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 120
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
Teachers
- Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE23LABH
Small groups
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to
- operate without major cultural problems in the study and work culture of the host country and take into account the underlying values and differences in the country's culture
- analyse his/her background and explain his/her country of origin
- recognise the different stages of culture shock and be equipped with tools for coping with it.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures: 3 x 1,5 hours online. Lessons will be recorded so that they are available later on via Echo platform.
Report: comparative report between home and host country.
Timing and attendance
Two implementations in a year, one in April and the other one in November.
Lessons are held on Zoom and on campus in Lappeenranta in April 2024. Exact dates will be announced later on.
Learning material and recommended literature
Materials will be provided by the teacher.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative methods of completion.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
About 27 hours of student's work
Contents
- tools for cultural analysis (Hofstede, Lewis)
- cultural specificities of the student's home country
- familiarisation with the culture of the host country (values, study culture, work culture)
- the stages of cultural adaptation and the experience of culture shock
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student has completed the individual report of the course successfully.
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 15.10.2023
Timing
30.10.2023 - 03.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
Teachers
- Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE23LABH
Small groups
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to
- operate without major cultural problems in the study and work culture of the host country and take into account the underlying values and differences in the country's culture
- analyse his/her background and explain his/her country of origin
- recognise the different stages of culture shock and be equipped with tools for coping with it.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures: 3 x 1,5 hours online. Lessons will be recorded so that they are available later on via Echo platform.
Report: comparative report between home and host country.
Timing and attendance
Two implementations in a year, one in April and the other one in November.
Lessons are held on Zoom on 19.10, 2.11. and 9.11. at 15.15 - 17-00
Learning material and recommended literature
Materials will be provided by the teacher.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative methods of completion.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
About 27 hours of student's work
Contents
- tools for cultural analysis (Hofstede, Lewis)
- cultural specificities of the student's home country
- familiarisation with the culture of the host country (values, study culture, work culture)
- the stages of cultural adaptation and the experience of culture shock
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Opiskelija ei suorita vaadittua tehtävää.
Enrollment
17.03.2023 - 02.04.2023
Timing
03.04.2023 - 07.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
- Lappeenranta Campus
- E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 100
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
Teachers
- Jaana Häkli
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE22LABH
Small groups
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to
- operate without major cultural problems in the study and work culture of the host country and take into account the underlying values and differences in the country's culture
- analyse his/her background and explain his/her country of origin
- recognise the different stages of culture shock and be equipped with tools for coping with it.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures: 3 x 1,5 hours online. Lessons will be recorded so that they are available later on via Echo platform.
Report: comparative report between home and host country.
Timing and attendance
Two implementations in a year, one in April and the other one in November.
Lessons are held on Zoom on 3.4., 13.4. and 17.4. at 16.15 - 18.00.
Learning material and recommended literature
Materials will be provided by the teacher.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative methods of completion.
Learning environment
Moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
About 27 hours of student's work
Contents
- tools for cultural analysis (Hofstede, Lewis)
- cultural specificities of the student's home country
- familiarisation with the culture of the host country (values, study culture, work culture)
- the stages of cultural adaptation and the experience of culture shock
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
No prerequisities
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Opiskelija ei suorita vaadittua tehtävää.