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Developing Intercultural Competences (5 cr)

Code: R0077-3004

General information


Enrollment

18.05.2020 - 24.08.2020

Timing

01.09.2020 - 11.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Complementary competence, bachelor's studies in English (CCC2), Generic Studies
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOY2), Yhteiset opinnot

Teachers

  • Susanna Ahonen
  • Tarja Chydenius

Teacher in charge

Tarja Chydenius

Groups

  • CCC220SY
    Complementary competence (bachelor’s studies), S20, Generic studies
  • TOY220SY

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- understand and interpret meanings of different cultural behaviors and phenomena
- apply cross-cultural knowledge to improve intercultural encounters
- work effectively in multicultural teams and work environments
- resolve intercultural conflicts in a professional manner

Teaching methods

The study unit is a fully online study in an asynchronous mode (no attendance required on specific times. The learning environment is Laurea Canvas.
The study unit includes a R&D based project for a real work-life partner.
Counselling and communication in Canvas.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Articles and other reading material will be provided in Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit Link.

If relevant, please be in touch with the learning facilitator and describe your prior learning and propose the way you would like to manifest your prior learning.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Erasmus project for media literacy and critical thinking.

Important dates

There will be weekly assignments during weeks 36 - 50. Allocate weekly around 7-10 hours in your calendar for the online assignments to be done individually or as team work.

Forms of internationality

Exchange students welcomed.
All assignments and the project will promote intercultural skills.

Students workload

5 ects equals 135 hours of study time in average.
There will be weekly assignments during weeks 36 - 50. Allocate weekly around 7-10 hours in your calendar for the online assignments to be done individually or as team work.

Content and scheduling

The learning modules are as follows:
Orientation
Basic concepts for culture-related studies
Approaches to culture
Critical incidents and conflict management
Intercultural competence

Further information for students

Minimum 30% of the spots are reserved for exchange students, 5 spots for students coming via the open UAS path.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

All assignments need to be completed in order to pass the study unit. Half of the assignments are graded with pass/fail, half of them are graded with the scale 0 - 5.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level II.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes

[Leave the parts that apply] “Students who have failed assignments or examinations required for passing a study unit must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. ... A failed examination or other study attainment can be retaken twice. A failure to attend an actual examination is considered to be one completion attempt.” (Laurea degree regulations.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. [If Urkund is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.]