Course Catalog 2011-2012
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Course Catalog 2011-2012

KIE-9306 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, 5 cr

Person responsible

Irja Pietilä

Lessons

Study type Hours Time span Implementations Lecture times and places
Lectures
 4 + 4 h/week
 05.09.2011 - 28.11.2011
KIE-9306 2011-01 Monday 12 - 16, K2119A
Lectures
 4 + 4 h/week
 16.01.2012 - 23.04.2012
KIE-9306 2011-02 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 2011-01 Group 1        
KIE-9306 2011-02 Group 2        

Last modified28.02.2011