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General description

This course is meant for both Finnish and international students who can discuss and write in both English and Finnish.
Finnish students: The course is open to all, but particularly recommended for students participating in Intercultural Communication Studies.
International Students: The course is primarily meant for international students who are simultaneously taking Advanced Course 2 in Finnish, but it can also be taken separately if the student demonstrates sufficient ability in Finnish.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, a student will have improved their Finnish/English language skills, and they will have increased their knowledge of their own as well as other cultures. They will be more aware of the relationship between language, communication and culture, and they will have developed their multicultural group work and intercultural communication skills.

Contents

–Multicultural group/pair exercises and discussion on various topics related to Finnish culture, other cultures and intercultural communication
–Practice using Finnish/English for intercultural communication in different situations
–Presentations given by the students
–Visits outside of class

Further information on prerequisites and recommendations

The course is open to all, but particularly recommended for students participating in Intercultural Communication Studies.

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Tutorials	26 h	0 h
Independent work	28 h	0 h

Teaching language

English

The languages and teachers will alternate weekly.

Evaluation and evaluation criteria

Numeric 1-5.
Based on active participation in class, a learning diary and other assignments

Study materials

To be distributed by the teachers through Moodle and / or in class.

Belongs to following study modules