Intercultural Competence (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
o share his/her own culture and values
o develop better intercultural communication skills
o interact and take part in discussions
o develop multicultural team-work and presentation skills
o achieve a better understanding of the Finnish culture
o achieve a better understanding of other cultures and traditions

Content

Content Approach:
The study unit provides students with an understanding of the cultural differences in values, communication patterns and way of thinking.
The study unit aims to make a general analysis and comparison of the concepts, realities and challenges of modern life, daily-basis reality and intercultural relations, in Finland and in the rest of the world.