Intercultural Approach to Futures Thinking in EnglishLaajuus (10 cr)
Study unit code: ML00BW69
Credits
10 op
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- communicate in English in a professional way in one’s own field of study
- apply intercultural management and theories into a futures and design thinking project in English
- plan and develop services by applying futures and design thinking in English
Enrollment
20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
Timing
06.09.2024 - 29.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
RDI proportion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Leppävaara, service
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Restaurant and Event Management (PRA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
- Kirsi Kiiveri
- Miia Vakkuri
- Heidi Vähänikkilä
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vähänikkilä
Groups
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PRA223KNRavintola- ja tapahtumaliiketoiminnan koulutus, päivätoteutus, K23, Leppävaara
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- communicate in English in a professional way in one’s own field of study
- apply intercultural management and theories into a futures and design thinking project in English
- plan and develop services by applying futures and design thinking in English
Teaching methods
The course is mainly implemented on the Leppävaara campus as face-to-face teaching, including e.g. workshop days. Part of the learning takes place on the Canvas online platform as teamwork. If possible, the study course includes one or more visits, the exact dates will be reviewed at the first time of the study course.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Design Thinking materials and theory books:
Finland Futures Research Centre (FFRC)
https://www.utu.fi/en/university/turku-school-of-economics/finland-futures-research-centre
The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
https://www.sitra.fi/en/themes/foresight-and-insight/#contact
Lupton, E. Graphic design thinking : beyond brainstorming. 2011.Princeton Architectural Press ; Maryland Institute College of Art. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/laurea/reader.action?docID=3387597Links to an external site.
Luchs, Michael G. ; Griffin, Abbie ; Swan, Scott. 2015. Design Thinking. Wiley-Blackwell.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/laurea/reader.action?docID=4041673Links to an external site.
Service Design Practical access to an evolving field, Moriz Stefan. 2009.Links to an external site.
Laurea LibGuide
Osterwalder, A., Pigneur, Y., Bernarda, G. & Smith, A. 2014. Value proposition design: how to create products and services customers want. New Jersey: Hoboken, John Wiley & Sons Inc. E-book: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/nelli01.2670000000592458Links to an external site.
Schneider, J. & Stickdorn, M. 2011. This is Service Design Thinking Basics – Tools – Cases. BIS Publishers. Amsterdam. E-book: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.74054 Links to an external site.
Stickdorn, M., Lawrence, A. & Schneider, J. (2018). This is service design doing. Media Inc. O’Reilly.
E-book: https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/nelli01.4100000002045871Links to an external site.
Saunders_2009_Research_Methods_for_Business_Students.pdf
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Can be arranged separately with the responsible teacher before the beginning of the study period
Co-operation with working life and/or RDI
The course is implemented in close cooperation with working life. The tasks of the study course are linked in a practical way to current phenomena in the field.
Forms of internationality
At the heart of the study course is internationality, students get to learn about international hospitality industry operations from different perspectives
Students workload
One credit corresponds to 26.7 hours of student work. This course is 10 ECTS credits, i.e. approximately 267 hours of active work. Part of the learning takes place on campus, but the student must actively set aside time for assignments and learning outside of class.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
On this course, evaluation criteria 2 is used.
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Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
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Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
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