Course Catalog 2008-2009
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Course Catalog 2008-2009

KIE-9306 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 5 cr

Course´s person responsible

Irja Pietilä

Implementations

  Lecture times and places Target group recommended to
Implementation 1


Per 1, 2 :
Monday 12 - 16, K2119A

 
 
Implementation 2


Per 1, 2 :
Tuesday 8 - 12, K2119A

 
 
Implementation 3


Per 4, 5 :
Monday 12 - 16, K2119A

 
 


Requirements

Attendance and active participation in classes, completion of assignments and final exam.

Principles and baselines related to teaching and learning

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Objectives

To increase students' knowledge and awareness of culture and its influence on communication, as well as their awareness of themselves as cultural beings. Major theories related to intercultural communication will be explored, and various exercises will be used to demonstrate the practical applications of these theories, thereby enchancing the students' understanding of them. The topics covered will include: basic terminology, aspects of intercultural learning, concepts of culture and communication, factors influencing communication, cultural variables, and models for developing awareness and sensitivity.

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Summary of lectures   Introduction to Intercultural Communication   Irja Pietilä            English  


Prerequisite relations (Requires logging in to POP)

Correspondence of content

Course Corresponds course  Description 
KIE-9306 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 5 cr 9901000 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 3 cu  

Additional information

There are limited places available in this course.

More precise information per implementation

  Description Methods of instruction Implementation
Implementation 1 Group 1: Mon 12-16       Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  
Implementation 2 Group 2: Tue 8-12       Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  
Implementation 3 Group 3: Mon 12-16       Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  


Last modified25.06.2008
ModifierEeva Ylhäinen