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Course Catalog 2010-2011

KIE-9306 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 5 cr

Person responsible

Irja Pietilä

Lessons

Study type	P1	P2	P3	P4	Summer	Implementations	Lecture times and places
Lectures		8 h/week				KIE-9306 2010-01	Monday 12 - 16, K2119A Thursday 8 - 12, K2119A
Lectures			4 h/week	+4 h/week		KIE-9306 2010-02	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

More precise information per implementation

Implementation	Description	Methods of instruction	Implementation
KIE-9306 2010-01	Group 1, intensive course
KIE-9306 2010-02	Group 2

Last modified

11.02.2010