Opinto-opas

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The student is able to: 
- understand cultural similarities and differences. 
- develop a global mindset and work effectively with international partners.  
-  analyze business and work life cultures with theoretical frameworks.  
-  understand culture adaptation and adjustment. 
- understand how to deal with cultural conflicts 
 

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Compulsory attendance for the lessons. 

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lewis, R. (2010): When Cultures Collide. 
Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind. 
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered. 

Oppimisympäristö

Online learning depending on the implementation and independent study.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

135 hours. 

Sisältö

- Culture as an interdisciplinary phenomenon 
- Stereotype awareness 
- Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities; incl. Hofstede’s 6D Model 
- Intercultural communication; Lewis’ Communication profiles 
- Cultural adaptation 
- Business cultures. 

Arviointimenetelmät

No pre-requisites. Attendance and active participation in lessons. All course assignments must be passed to complete the course. 

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty