Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- understand cultural similarities and differences using theoretical frameworks
- has skills and competences to develop their intercultural sensitivity
- understand culture adaptation and adjustment.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, pair/group work and/or individual assignments and/or activities. 

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

According to TimeEdit schedule. Compulsory attendance of 80% is required to complete the course. 

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative completion methods offered. 

Oppimisympäristö

In-class learning and online/Moodle based reflective tasks.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

About 54 hours, inclusive of class attendance and student’s independent study. 

Sisältö

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

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

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

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course requirements.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student:
- has a basic understanding of cultural similarities and differences. 
- has a basic understanding of the global mindset as a concept and participates in multicultural teamwork.
- can apply some theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures, although not always with accuracy.
- understands the culture adaptation and adjustment process. 
- attends the course lessons and completes course assignment(s). 

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student:
- understands and accepts that cultural similarities and differences exist.
- understands the significance of a global mindset and can co-operate well in an international environment. 
- can apply most theoretical frameworks to analyze business, work-life cultures. The student has a good understanding of the culture adaptation and adjustment process. 
- participates in course lessons, learning tasks and completes the course assignment(s)  

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

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