Study Guide

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

80% attendance in contact lessons.

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Weekly lessons (via Zoom).
Course: individual assignments, 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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

Study package incl. assignments to be completed independently.
All course 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).

Learning environment

Weekly webinars (via Zoom).

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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.

Contents

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 management and technology 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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Exam retakes

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.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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.

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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.

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

80% attendance in contact lessons.

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

80% attendance in contact lessons.

Learning material and recommended literature

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

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

There will be approximately 1 x 2 hour lesson per week, except for the study break week. .
The class is taught on campus. Attendance to the course is compulsory and students are required to attend and active participation in at least 80% of the lessons. Active participation (completing homework reflection tasks and contributing to conversation tasks) is very important achieving the competences of this course.

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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 are not allowed.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (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.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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.

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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.

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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.

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Exam retakes

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.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

Study package incl. assignments to be completed independently.
All course 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).

Learning environment

Weekly webinars (via Zoom).

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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.

Contents

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 adn experience, we will discuss the folloing
- concepts of culture (Understanding culture and cultures) and communication
- theoretical frameworks for understanding cultural differences and similarities
- communicating across cultures
- cultural adaptation

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a thorough and consistant
. 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 interactiions.
- understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process.

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, literature, activities, individual and group work.

Timing and attendance

Active participation and attendance in the lessons.

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Campus and Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

-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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-person, in-class weekly lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 1.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-class, in-person classroom lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

Study package incl. assignments to be completed independently.
All course 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).

Learning environment

Weekly webinars (via Zoom).

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

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.

Learning environment

In-class, in-person classroom lessons.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative completion methods offered.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours.

Contents

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.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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)

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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).

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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

Timing and attendance

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.

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Exam retakes

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.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 0.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).

Learning outcomes

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.

Implementation and methods of teaching

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.

Timing and attendance

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

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods

No alternate completion methods offered.

Learning environment

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.

Student time use and work load

About 80 hours student work.

Contents

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

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

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.

Assessment criteria

Grade scale 5 - 0.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

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

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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).

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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).