Intercultural communication

Structure Type: Course
Code: KDKMVVO105
Type: Free choise
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Kannasto, Elisa
Language of Instruction: English

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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