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Intercultural Approach to Design Thinking (10 cr)

Code: A9269-3004

General information


Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 cr
Local portion
6 cr
Virtual proportion
4 cr
RDI proportion
8 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
Palveluelämysten tuottaminen ja kehittäminen (MSA2), Laurea Leppävaara (Finnish)
Teachers
Jami Riihihuhta
Kristina Henriksson
Päivi Mantere
Teacher in charge
Kristina Henriksson
Study unit
A9269

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- communicate in English in a professional way in his/her own field of study
- apply intercultural management into practice
- apply intercultural theories into practice
- plan and develop services by applying service design thinking

Location and time

Students are required to work every week efficiently during the study unit.
Contact sessions:
3 Sep at 9-16 hrs
17 Sep at 9-16 hrs
30 Sep at 9-18 hrs
1 Oct at 9-18 hrs
2 Oct at 9-18 hrs
8 Oct at 9-16 hrs
In addition, during all the weeks (36-41) students will work in teams outside of class.
Students need to attend the contact sessions because they include hands-on work.
In order to get a grade students must also visit the client.

Materials

Design Thinking materials, you can consult also books in the library
Cultural theory books

Teaching methods

During the study unit, students will work in teams with a client to develop services. The implementation of the study unit is partially intensive, which means that the study unit is carried out during a short period of time (weeks 36-41). Students need to be prepared to work efficiently and actively during the studies.
The studies include English studies that are integrated into the study unit, following Laurea's learning approach Learning by Developing. In addition to working in English, the study unit focuses on intercultural theories and Design Thinking.
Exchange students are welcome!

Employer connections

You will work with a client to create new service ideas for them.

Exam schedules

Contact sessions:
3 Sep at 9-16 hrs
17 Sep at 9-16 hrs
30 Sep at 9-18 hrs
1 Oct at 9-18 hrs
2 Oct at 9-18 hrs
8 Oct at 9-16 hrs

International connections

International environment
International guest lecturers

Student workload

10 ECTS= 270 hours of work/student

Evaluation scale

H-5

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