Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

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

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

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

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Attendance in online study days required.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Oppimisympäristö

Virttual learning environment Moodle and two online sessions.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 credits = 135 hrs

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No prerequisites

Arviointimenetelmät

Accepted study assignments, active participation in studies online.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5