Intercultural communication
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KDKMVVO105 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Kannasto, Elisa |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Learning Outcomes
• To increase the students' understanding of concepts and theories of culture.
• To help the student develop communication skills that can be used in intercultural communication encounters.
• To increase the students' awareness of her or his own attitudes, perception and feelings relative to culture and cultural groups
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course is 81 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
None.
Contents
- Introduction to the course
- basics of intercultural communication (ICC)
- history and forms of ICC
- communication and culture
- cultural perception and values
- cultural influence on perception
- stereotypes and prejudice
- cultural values and language
- nonverbal communication and culture
- intercultural relationship development, third culture
- intercultural conflict management
- intercultural competence
- intercultural adaptation, culture shock
Recommended or Required Reading
Course material is provided by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
• Lecture to impart knowledge of concepts, theories and ideas.
• Group discussion and activities to allow the student to synthesize and apply knowledge and concepts
• Personal exploration and reflection through journaling and writing to enable the student to integrate information into his or her own worldview/paradigm.
• Outreach activities aimed at providing the students the opportunity to learn from people outside of the immediate classroom
Assessment Methods
Exam (100 points), class activities/journals (180 points), attendance (120 points). Total 400 points.
Further Information
Both Finnish and exchange students welcome!
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