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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
KIE-08906
Intercultural Project Work, 1–3 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
KIE-08906Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Carlos Mendoza SantanaResponsible organisation
Language Centre 100 %
Core content
- Tailor-made subject and plan made by the student for his/her own project
- Example of theories that can be used in the projects:
Concept of "face" across cultures
Non-essentialist and essentialist views of culture: Liquid and Solid Culture, Cultural dimensions of Hofstede
High context vs low context communication
Monochronic vs polychronic time
Dynamics of multicultural teams
Acculturation strategies
Solving conflicts across cultures
- Articles in intercultural communication with theories relevant for the projects of the students
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
14.01.2021 – 30.04.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)