Study Guide

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.

Teaching methods

Active participation to classes, assignments: PPT presentations, portfolio.

Location and time

5.3.2019 at 15.15-16.45 Leppävaara
12.3.2019 at 16.00-17.30 Tikkurila
19.3.2019 at 15.15-16.45 Leppävaara
27.3.2019 organised by ESN
2.4.2019 at 15.15-16.45 Leppävaara
9.4.2019 at 16.00-17.30 Tikkurila
16.4.2019 at 15.15-16.30 organised by Laureamko & ESN
23.4.2019 at 16.00-17.30 Tikkurila
7.5.2019 at 15.15-16.45 Leppävaara
14.5.2019 at 16.00-17.30 Tikkurila
18.5.2019 outdoor activity organised by ESN
21.5.2019 at 15.15-16.45 Leppävaara

Learning materials and recommended literature

tba

Alternative completion methods of implementation

no other options

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Not applicable

Important dates

Final E-portfolio deadline: 2.06.2019

Forms of internationality

Study unit suitable for exchange students.

Content and scheduling

- Introduction. Elements of Culture. What defines a culture.
- Culture shock. Its phases and how to adapt.
- Cultural diversity: the art of thinking independently together.
- ESN Activity. (Fazer trip)
- Finland. Case study, reflections of previous week activity.
- Cross-cultural communication: verbal and non-verbal.
- ESN Activity / Laureamko (Vappu activity)
- Student culture, reflections of previous week activity.
- International manners: How to do business all over the world. Guest Teacher: Arja Majakulma
- ESN activity (Nuuksio park)
- Reflections about your exchange semester experience at Laurea UAS. Conclusions.

Further information for students

It is possible to participate to separate workshops on voluntary basis, completion of the study requires weekly attendance and passing the assignments and portfolio.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

Approved: attendance min 10 times and passing the assignments and portfolio.

Evaluation criteria, fail (0)

Attendance less then 10 classes and not passing the assignments and portfolio.