Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student will be able to
- operate without major cultural problems in the study and work culture of the host country and take into account the underlying values and differences in the country's culture
- analyse his/her background and explain his/her country of origin
- recognise the different stages of culture shock and be equipped with tools for coping with it.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures: 3 x 1,5 hours online. Lessons will be recorded so that they are available later on via Echo platform.
Report: comparative report between home and host country.

Timing and attendance

Two implementations in a year, one in April and the other one in November.

Lessons are held on Zoom and on campus in Lappeenranta in April 2024. Exact dates will be announced later on.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials will be provided by the teacher.

Alternative completion methods

No alternative methods of completion.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom

Student time use and work load

About 27 hours of student's work

Contents

- tools for cultural analysis (Hofstede, Lewis)
- cultural specificities of the student's home country
- familiarisation with the culture of the host country (values, study culture, work culture)
- the stages of cultural adaptation and the experience of culture shock

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisities

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student has completed the individual report of the course successfully.