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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.