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Intercultural CommunicationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: YL00CT72

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Jaana Häkli

Objective

The student is able to
- understand the meaning of culture and the impact of cultural diversity on business and management
- evaluate and interpret cultural diversity
- comprehend the various levels of cultural influence on business (national/regional, by productive sector, professional, functional and company) and their interactions
- understand and manage the communication models and styles of the various cultures of the world
- understand the competencies needed for international level management, with reference to cultural diversity management.

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management (2021, 2022)
Teachers
  • Outi Katajamäki
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYUUDL23SV
  • LLPRYASLI23KV
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
  • LLTIYBICC23SV
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the meaning of culture and the impact of cultural diversity on business and management
- evaluate and interpret cultural diversity
- comprehend the various levels of cultural influence on business (national/regional, by productive sector, professional, functional and company) and their interactions
- understand and manage the communication models and styles of the various cultures of the world
- understand the competencies needed for international level management, with reference to cultural diversity management.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will have contact lessons online only.
Pre-assignment, online study days 4.9, 11.9., 9.10. and 16.10. all at 17-21, Book Dialogue and Diversity Management Plan.

Timing and attendance

Attendance in online study days required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials available online.
Recommended reading: Hofstede; G. (2010): Cultures and Organizations: Software of the mind.
Lewis, R. (2006): When cultures collide.

Learning environment

Virttual learning environment Moodle and two online sessions.

Student time use and work load

5 credits = 135 hrs

Contents

Intercultural Communication is a course blending the study of communication theories and communication practices. The course provides you with the conceptual and operational tools to enable you to function in an international and multicultural environment.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria

Accepted study assignments, active participation in studies online.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 10.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Language studies LAB
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management (2021, 2022)
Teachers
  • Outi Katajamäki
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYITM22SV
    Master's Degree Programme of Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management 22SV Lahti
  • LLTIYUUDL22S
    Uudistava johtaminen (YAMK), liiketalouden ala 22S Lahti
  • KKIE22LABH
Small groups
  • Lectures

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the meaning of culture and the impact of cultural diversity on business and management
- evaluate and interpret cultural diversity
- comprehend the various levels of cultural influence on business (national/regional, by productive sector, professional, functional and company) and their interactions
- understand and manage the communication models and styles of the various cultures of the world
- understand the competencies needed for international level management, with reference to cultural diversity management.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will have contact lessons online only.
Pre-assignment, online study days 16.2. and 17.3., Book Dialogue and Diversity Management Plan.

Timing and attendance

Attendance in online study days required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials available online.
Recommended reading: Hofstede; G. (2010): Cultures and Organizations: Software of the mind.
Lewis, R. (2006): When cultures collide.

Learning environment

Virttual learning environment Moodle and two online sessions.

Student time use and work load

5 credits = 135 hrs

Contents

Intercultural Communication is a course blending the study of communication theories and communication practices. The course provides you with the conceptual and operational tools to enable you to function in an international and multicultural environment.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria

Accepted study assignments, active participation in studies online.

Assessment scale

1-5