Intercultural competence (5 cr)

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.

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

Materials

tba

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

Not applicable

Exam schedules

Final E-portfolio deadline: 2.06.2019

International connections

Study unit suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

no other options

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Content 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.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

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