Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Teaching methods: Lectures, pair/group work and individual assignments, activities, final exam.

The course will be taught according according to TimeEdit schedule on campus in Lappeenranta.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

80% attendance in contact lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours

Sisältö

Contents:
1. Culture as an interdisciplinary phenomenon
2. Cultural barriers incl. stereotype awareness
3. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities; incl. Hofstede’s 6D Model
4. Intercultural communication; Lewis’ Communication profiles
5. Cultural adaptation and adjustment
6. Business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation to lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R.D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

The course is taught in the classroom at the Lahti campus.
Students will also participant in learning through the tasks and material compiled in the course Moodle platform.

Sisältö

This course is designed to build your knowledge and competence in intercultural interactions. The course has a design and communication focus to support you in your sustainable design practices. Building on your own knowledge and experience, we will discuss the following:
- concepts of culture (Understanding culture and cultures) and communication
- theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
- communicating across cultures
- cultural adaptation
- business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites.
Attendance and active participation required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a basic but inconsistent
- understanding of the existence of cultural similarities and differences
- ability to apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a thorough and consistent
. ability to understand, recognizes and accept culture similarities and differences.
- ability to apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures and interactions.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Weekly lessons (via Zoom).
Course: individual assignments, group assignment: business culture presentation (group and individually evaluated), final exam.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

According to TimeEdit schedule.
Attendance and active participation in Zoom-meet lessons/webinars.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. (2018): When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Study package incl. assignments to be completed independently.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments (are not complete course content examinations).

Oppimisympäristö

Weekly webinars (via Zoom).

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

1. Culture as an interdisciplinary phenomenon
2. Cultural barriers incl. stereotype awareness
3. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities; incl. Hofstede’s 6D Model
4. Intercultural communication; Lewis’ Communication profiles
5. Cultural adaptation and adjustment
6. Business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisities.
Active participation in Zoom-meet lessons.
All course tasks/activities/assignments (assignment related exam(s)) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 (Excellent) - 0 (Fail).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation to lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R.D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

The course is taught in the classroom at the Lahti campus.
Students will also participant in learning through the tasks and material compiled in the course Moodle platform.

Sisältö

This course is designed to build your knowledge and competence in intercultural interactions. The course has a design and communication focus to support you in your sustainable design practices. Building on your own knowledge and experience, we will discuss the following:
- concepts of culture (Understanding culture and cultures) and communication
- theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
- communicating across cultures
- cultural adaptation
- business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites.
Attendance and active participation required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a basic but inconsistent
- understanding of the existence of cultural similarities and differences
- ability to apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a thorough and consistent
. ability to understand, recognizes and accept culture similarities and differences.
- ability to apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures and interactions.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Note: This course implementation is for the IB24S degree programme students.
In-person, in-class weekly lessons.
This is a discussion-based course implementation.
Course Includes individual assignments/group assignment/tasks and/or activities.
Completion of all graded (Pass/Fail; 0-5) course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations required to complete the course.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted. Alternate work not given for missed assignments/tasks/assignments/lessons.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Timing: Course timing-> for the duration of the term; lesson timing see TimeEdit.
Active (attendance) participation in lessons required.
Lecture Attendance Policy Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures/course lessons.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done on Moodle and/or via attendance record sheet at the beginning of/throughout each class by using the Moodle Attendance tool. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Active participation (attendance) required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts, examinations are final grades.
Alternate work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.
Hard deadlines.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Note: This course implementation is for the IB24S degree programme students.
In-person, in-class weekly lessons.
This is a discussion-based course implementation.
Course Includes individual assignments/group assignment/tasks and/or activities.
Completion of all graded (Pass/Fail; 0-5) course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations required to complete the course.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted. Alternate work not given for missed assignments/tasks/assignments/lessons.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Timing: Course timing-> for the duration of the term; lesson timing see TimeEdit.
Active (attendance) participation in lessons required.
Lecture Attendance Policy Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures/course lessons.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done on Moodle and/or via attendance record sheet at the beginning of/throughout each class by using the Moodle Attendance tool. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Active participation (attendance) required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts, examinations are final grades.
Alternate work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.
Hard deadlines.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Teaching methods: Lectures, pair/group work and individual assignments, activities.

The course will be taught according according to TimeEdit schedule on campus in Lappeenranta.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

80% attendance in contact lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours

Sisältö

Contents:
1. Culture as an interdisciplinary phenomenon
2. Cultural barriers incl. stereotype awareness
3. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities; incl. Hofstede’s 6D Model
4. Intercultural communication; Lewis’ Communication profiles
5. Cultural adaptation and adjustment
6. Business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation to lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R.D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

The course is taught in the classroom at the Lahti campus.
Students will also participant in learning through the tasks and material compiled in the course Moodle platform.

Sisältö

This course is designed to build your knowledge and competence in intercultural interactions. The course has a design and communication focus to support you in your sustainable design practices. Building on your own knowledge and experience, we will discuss the following:
- concepts of culture (Understanding culture and cultures) and communication
- theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
- communicating across cultures
- cultural adaptation
- business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites.
Attendance and active participation required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a basic but inconsistent
- understanding of the existence of cultural similarities and differences
- ability to apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a thorough and consistent
. ability to understand, recognizes and accept culture similarities and differences.
- ability to apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures and interactions.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Teaching methods: Lectures, pair/group work and individual assignments, activities.

The course will be taught according according to TimeEdit schedule on campus in Lappeenranta.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

80% attendance in contact lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours

Sisältö

Contents:
1. Culture as an interdisciplinary phenomenon
2. Cultural barriers incl. stereotype awareness
3. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities; incl. Hofstede’s 6D Model
4. Intercultural communication; Lewis’ Communication profiles
5. Cultural adaptation and adjustment
6. Business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation to lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R.D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

The course is taught in the classroom at the Lahti campus.
Students will also participant in learning through the tasks and material compiled in the course Moodle platform.

Sisältö

This course is designed to build your knowledge and competence in Intercultural interactions. The course will building on your own knowledge and experiences. The following will be discussed:
- concepts of culture (Understanding culture and cultures) and communication
- theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
- communicating across cultures
- cultural adaptation
- processes for intercultural communication

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Attendance and active participation required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades.
Substitute work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The students have not completed the classwork or completed the work at such a level that it shows no personal knowledge of competence in the course content.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a basic but inconsistant
- understanding of the existance of cultural similarities and differences
- ability to apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student has a thorough and consistent ability to understand, recognizes and accept culture similarities and differences.
- ability to apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures and interactions. The student can also apply this knowledge to their own personal intercultural interactions.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Note: This course implementation is for the IB24K degree programme students.
In-person, in-class weekly lessons.
This is a discussion-based course implementation.
Course Includes individual assignments/group assignment/tasks and/or activities.
Completion of all graded (Pass/Fail; 0-5) course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations required to complete the course.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted. Alternate work not given for missed assignments/tasks/assignments/lessons.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Timing: Course timing-> for the duration of the term; lesson timing see TimeEdit.
Active (attendance) participation in lessons required.
Lecture Attendance Policy Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures/course lessons.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done on Moodle at the beginning of/throughout each class by using the Moodle Attendance tool. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Active participation (attendance) required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts, examinations are final grades.
Alternate work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.
Hard deadlines.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Note: This course implementation is for the IB24K degree programme students.
In-person, in-class weekly lessons.
This is a discussion-based course implementation.
Course Includes individual assignments/group assignment/tasks and/or activities.
Completion of all graded (Pass/Fail; 0-5) course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations required to complete the course.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted. Alternate work not given for missed assignments/tasks/assignments/lessons.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Timing: Course timing-> for the duration of the term; lesson timing see TimeEdit.
Active (attendance) participation in lessons required.
Lecture Attendance Policy Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures/course lessons.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done on Moodle at the beginning of/throughout each class by using the Moodle Attendance tool. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.
Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Active participation (attendance) required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts, examinations are final grades.
Alternate work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.
Hard deadlines. Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Teaching methods: Lectures/pair/group/individual activities/assignments/online examination(s) and independent studying.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Course implementation: 30.10.-17.12.2023
Lessons as per scheduled times (TimeEdit)

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials available online.
Recommended reading:
Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

All course assignments/assignment parts/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades received for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours

Sisältö

Contents:

1. Concept of culture (Understanding culture and cultures)
2. Stereotype awareness
2. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
3. Communicating across cultures
4. Cultural adaptation
6. Health care cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites.
Attendance and active participation in lessons.
All course assignments/assignment parts/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Weekly lessons (via Zoom).
Course: individual assignments (reflective essay, quiz), group assignment: business culture presentation (group and individually evaluated)
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation in Zoom-meet lessons/webinars.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. (2018): When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Study package incl. assignments to be completed independently.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments (are not complete course content examinations).

Oppimisympäristö

Weekly webinars (via Zoom).

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisities.
Active participation in Zoom-meet lessons.
All course tasks/activities/assignments (assignment related exam(s)) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 (Excellent) - 0 (Fail).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Note: This course implementation is for the IB23S degree programme students.

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.
Course: individual assignments (reflective essay, quiz), group assignment: business culture presentation (group and individually evaluated)
Completion of all course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations required to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Active (attendance, 80%) participation in lessons required.
Note! This is a discussion-based course implementation.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Active participation (attendance) required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts, examinations are final grades.
Alternate work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.
Hard deadlines.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Note: This course implementation is for the IB23S degree programme students.

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.
Course: individual assignments (reflective essay, quiz), group assignment: business culture presentation (group and individually evaluated)
Completion of all course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations required to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Active (attendance, 80%) participation in lessons required.
Note! This is a discussion-based course implementation.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations/in-class examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Active participation (attendance) required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts, examinations are final grades.
Alternate work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.
Hard deadlines.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work .

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Active participation and attendance in 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

Campus and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

-understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture
-intercultural awareness
-the importance of culture is business context,
-differences in verbal and non-verbal communication
-Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions
-Globe theory
-business etiquette,
-introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Note: This course implementation is for the IB23K degree programme students.

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.
Course: lectures/individual/pair/multicultural group tasks/assignments.
Completion of all course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations required to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Active (attendance) participation in lessons required.
Note! This is a discussion-based course implementation.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Active participation (attendance) required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades.
Alternate work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.
Hard deadlines.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course/course lessons carried out in classroom (in-class, in-person) except for first lesson, i.e., Thursday, 8th September 2022 (12noon - 4pm) lesson. This first lesson will be carried-out via Zoom (live, real-time) lesson (See Zoom link in course platform).
For classroom lessons check TimeEdit, lukkarit for classroom specifics on the day of each lesson.

Course: lectures/individual/pair/group tasks/assignments in multicultural teams.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation to lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-class, in-person classroom lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Compulsory attendance and active participation in lessons.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 (Excellent) - 0 (Fail).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Weekly lessons (via Zoom).
Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation in Zoom-meet lessons/webinars.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. (2018): When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Study package incl. assignments to be completed independently.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments (are not complete course content examinations).

Oppimisympäristö

Weekly webinars (via Zoom).

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisities.
Active participation in Zoom-meet lessons.
All course tasks/activities/assignments (assignment related exam(s)) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes to improve received grades not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 (Excellent) - 0 (Fail).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements OR The student did not fulfil the learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

100% real-time-live-online lessons (via Zoom).
Course: lectures/individual/pair/group tasks/assignments in multicultural teams.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course.
Retakes not allowed for assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation to lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment/assignments/assignment parts/assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments.

Oppimisympäristö

In-class, in-person classroom lessons.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Compulsory attendance and active participation in lessons.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 (Excellent) - 0 (Fail).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online learning.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. Compulsory attendance for the online 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Online learning.

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.

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work both in class and on the course platform.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term. Compulsory attendance for the online 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

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours.

Sisältö

Understanding the multidisciplinary phenomenon of culture, intercultural awareness, the importance of culture is business context, differences in verbal and non-verbal communication, Hofstede's theory on 6 cultural dimensions and Globe-theory, business etiquette, introduction to global citizenship and diversity management.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, both individual and group works, active participation in contact lessons and studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s)

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

100% real-time-live-online lessons (via Zoom).
Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment related (online) examinations must be completed/passed to complete the course. Retakes not allowed for assignment related (online) examinations as they are part of (the) assignment/assignments (are not complete course content examinations).

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Attendance and active participation to lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

100% real-time-live-online weekly lessons (via Zoom).

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

1. Concept of culture (Understanding culture and cultures)
2. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
3. Communicating across cultures
4. Cultural adaptation
5. Business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Attendance and active participation required in lessons.
All course tasks/assignments/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades.
Substitute work or opportunities to improve in-course tasks/assignments/assignment parts not allowed.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 (excellent) - 0 (fail).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Teaching methods: Lectures/pair/group/individual activities/assignments/online examination(s) and independent studying.
100% real-time-live-online lessons (via Zoom).

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Course implementation: 31st August (Week 35) - 7th October (Week 40) 2022
Lessons as per scheduled times (TimeEdit)
31.8., 7.9., 14.9., 21.9.: Course lessons via Zoom online, real-time, live lessons, compulsory attendance
22.9. - 7.10. Course assignment(s)/assignment part(s) completed/finalized/uploaded during this time.
7.10. Final course assignment(s)/assignment part(s) completed/uploaded to course platform.
7.10.: Course ends.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials available online.
Recommended reading:
Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

All course assignments/assignment parts/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades received for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours

Sisältö

Contents:

1. Concept of culture (Understanding culture and cultures)
2. Stereotype awareness
2. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
3. Communicating across cultures
4. Cultural adaptation
6. Health care cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites.
Attendance and active participation in lessons.
All course assignments/assignment parts/assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Due to the Coronavirus situation, the course will be implemented (at least until the spring break) via weekly, real-time, Zoom lessons. This implementation method will be checked, updated for the rest of the course lessons taking place after the spring break.
Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments in multicultural teams.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Compulsory attendance to the (Zoom-meet) lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

Due to the Coronavirus situation, the course will be implemented (at least until the spring break) via weekly, real-time, Zoom lessons. This implementation method will be checked, updated for the rest of the course lessons taking place after the spring break.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

1. Concept of culture (Understanding culture and cultures)
2. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
3. Communicating across cultures
4. Cultural adaptation
5. Business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Compulsory attendance and active participation in lessons. All course assignments and assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades. There is no substitute work or opportunities to improve them by other means.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Osaamistavoitteet

Students are able to
-understand cultural similarities and differences
-work effectively with international partners
-analyze business and work life cultures including Finland using different cultural frameworks
-understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Due to the Coronavirus situation, the course will be implemented (at least until the spring break) via weekly, real-time, Zoom lessons. This implementation method will be checked, updated for the rest of the course lessons taking place after the spring break.
Course: lectures, videos, literature, individual/pair/group tasks/assignments in multicultural teams.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

For the duration of the term.
Compulsory attendance to the weekly, Zoom-meet lessons.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Hofstede, Hofstede & Minkov (2010): Cultures and Organizations. Software of the Mind.
Lewis, R. D. 4th Ed. (2018): When Cultures Collide.
Other study material provided by the teacher on Moodle.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternate completion methods offered.

Oppimisympäristö

Due to the Coronavirus situation, the course will be implemented (at least until the spring break) via weekly, real-time, Zoom lessons. This implementation method will be checked, updated for the rest of the course lessons taking place after the spring break.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 80 hours student work.

Sisältö

1. Concept of culture (Understanding culture and cultures)
2. Theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
3. Communicating across cultures
4. Cultural adaptation
5. Business cultures

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requisites. Compulsory attendance and active participation in lessons. All course assignments and assignment exam(s) must be completed/passed to complete the course.
The grades for the assignment(s), assignment parts are final grades. There is no substitute work or opportunities to improve them by other means.

Arviointimenetelmät

Grade scale 5 - 0.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not fulfil/meet the course requirements/learning outcomes.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student basically understands that cultural similarities and differences exist.
The student has a basic understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student attends the course lessons and completes (passes) course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has a good understanding of the global-mindset concept and its role in effective connections with international partners.
The student can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands, recognizes and accepts that culture similarities and differences exist.
The student has acquired a global mindset and can work effectively with international partners.
The student can apply a variety of suitable theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures.
The student has an excellent understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.
The student actively participates in course lessons and completes (passes) the course assignment(s).