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Course Catalog 2009-2010

KIE-9306 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 5 cr

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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Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to define the fundamental concepts in the area of intercultural communication. The students will be able to explain and identify the factors affecting in intercultural communication situation and important theories connected to intercultural communication. The students will be able to demonstrate their cultural sensitivity when communicating with or talking about people from other cultures. After the course, the students understand how it feels to operate in multicultural groups.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Intercultural learning. Basic components of intercultural learning, learning styles      
2. Intercultural sensitivity. Models of intercultural sensitivity, individual processes      
3. Communication and culture. Verbal communication, Nonverbal communication, concept of culture      
4. Factors affecting in intercultural communication Cultural, sosiocultural, psychocultural and environmental influences      
5. Intercultural adaptation Models of intercultural adaptation      


Evaluation criteria for the course

The course grade will be based on an exam, written assignments, participation and a portfolio presentation.

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Study material

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


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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 modified14.01.2010
ModifierIrja Pietilä