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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
KIE-08906

Intercultural Project Work, 1–3 cr

Tampere University
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-08906
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Carlos Mendoza Santana
Responsible 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)