Intercultural Communication SkillsLaajuus (3 cr)

Learning outcomes

(3 ECTS credits; 5 Chinese credits)
Total 1 course: 81 hours: 32 offline lessons; 2 online lessons; 47 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Student is able to
• communicate professional in a multicultural nursing environment
• identify personal developmental needs in communication skills and develop realistic strategies for improvement
• communicate empathetically with oneself, colleagues, and patients

Content

• Intercultural communication skills needed for the healthcare environment
• Constructive Communication (Nonviolent Communication)

Materials

Literature:
Hogg, C. and Holland, K. 2017. Cultural Awareness in Nursing Practice: An Introductory Text. Routledge.

Further information

Methods:
Interactive lessons, practical rehearsal assignments with the other students, independent work with the course materials and at the digital learning environment Canvas, reporting and reflecting what is learned at a personal learning diary.

Lecturer: Jarmo Mikkonen, Master of Philosophy

Accomplishment methods

Assessment: Pass / fail
The learning diary will be evaluated as pass/fail as will the course overall.

• A pass will be awarded if all of the following criteria are met:
o the compulsory reading materials have been reflected on as required
o 80% of the lessons have been attended (a maximum of 1 morning or afternoon session can
be missed)
o at least 2 points are obtained from the evaluation rubric
o the assignment has the required word count
o plagiarism is not detected
• If the learning diary is returned late, no feedback will be given.