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Course Catalog 2012-2013
KIE-9306 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 5 cr |
Person responsible
Irja Pietilä
Lessons
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| KIE-9306 2012-01 |
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| KIE-9306 2012-03 |
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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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