Opinto-opas 2004-2005

9901005 INCREASING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE, INCREASING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE, 3 ov

Tietoa luennoitsijoista
NANCY AALTO, IRJA PIETILÄ

Tavoitteet
To provide students with tools for analyzing communication situations and opportunities to practice and develop their communication skills in order to reduce communication anxiety and promote communication as an essential means of managing cultural differences and adapting to new situations and environments.

Sisältö
Various principles and techniques relevant to intercultural communication situations such as cultural differences in communication style, problem-solving, and non-verbal communication will be investigated. Through experiential exercises and group work, students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have gained as well as to test and improve their own communication skills.

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

Kirjallisuus
Readings distributed in class by instructor (materials fee).

Tietoa esitietovaatimuksista
Successful completion of 9901000 Introduction to Intercultural Communication.

Huomautuksia
The course is held at the University of Tampere. Registration through the o-info. You also need to fill in a permission application which you can get from Student Services. Huom! Kurssi edellyttää JOO-sopimusta.