Go abroad - Multicultural Teamwork and Student Mobility (3 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- arrange practicalities related to studies/traineeship abroad
- understand different dynamics in multicultural teamwork
- recognise international competences and develop them further

Materials

Background materials in Optima.

Teaching methods

Contact days before (5.11. in Leppävaara OR 8.11. in Tikkurila and 12.11. in leppävaara) and after the exchange (Autumn 2019), times will be informed to all participants in the beginning of the Autumn semester. Assignments in Optima.

Exam schedules

Contact days before exchange:

First contact is full day (9-16) either 5.11. in Leppävaara OR 8.11. in Tikkurila. Second contact is only morning (9-12) on 12.11. in Leppävaara.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

The study unit is compulsory for all students going for study exchange, and optional for Master's students and those going for a traineeship abroad due to the timing of the assignments. The idea of the study unit is to support the exchange process as well as help students understand the competences they develope during their time abroad.
Content of the study unit:
• Managing practicalities related to studies/traineeship abroad
• Recognising and developing international competences through international experience
• Developing intercultural communication competences
• Networking and sharing experiences with others
After completing the study unit student is able to:
• Arrange practical things related to his/her studies/traineeship abroad
• Recognise his/her international competences and to develop them further
• Develop coping and adaptation skills for intercultural interactions
• Develop basic tools for cultural adjustment