Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
B2
Strategic themes:
Internationalisation
General description
The aim of the course is to become more aware of the influence of culture on language and communication, and to improve intercultural communication skills through discussion and interaction in mixed groups of Finnish and international students. The group work part of the course will be integrated with Cultural Conversations in the Intercultural Communication Studies program.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will • have a better understanding of the influence of culture on language and communication • have practiced and developed their intercultural communication skills is real situations with people from different cultural backgrounds • be able to evaluate and plan the development of their own intercultural communication skills • be more aware of cultural difference
Contents
The course will include both classes involving discussion and exercises, and independent multicultural group work together with international students. Students will write a learning diary recording and reflecting on their experiences in the group work.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Tutorials
14 h
0 h
Group work
12 h
0 h
Independent work
28 h
0 h
The course entails 54 hours of work for the student to be distributed as mentioned above.
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Exercise(s)
In
English
Attendance and participation, satisfactory completion of tasks, learning diary and self-assessment.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Pass/fail.
Satisfactory completion of tasks (specific criteria given with task), attendance and participation in class, learning diary and self-assessment.
Study materials
Will be distributed by the teacher and/or through Moodle.