Study Guide

Objective

You are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork. You are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.

Content

- Basics of intercultural communication
- Principles of group dynamics and teamwork

Materials

Materials and literature announced at the beginning of the study unit. Course materials available in Moodle.

Teaching methods

The course includes lectures and reading of some literature. The theoretical knowledge will be assessed in a written exam. Additionally the course includes experiential learning in workshops and pair and small-group assignments. The workshops require active attendance. Additionally, a reflective learning diary (log) is required.

Exam schedules

The exam takes place in April. There will be two re-exams in the Exam environment one in May and another in August 2021.

Completion alternatives

The student who has accomplished an equivalent course in a higher education institution may apply for RPL (compensation) in Peppi. Before submitting the application, the student should contact the teacher in charge.

Student workload

Contact teaching 50h (includes 20 hours of lectures and 30 hours of workshops), learning assignments 30h, literature 10h, teamwork 10h, self study 30h, Evaluation and feedback 5h. The workshops can be retaken when the course will be implemented again in 2022.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not attended the required workshops and/or has not returned his/her learning diary for assessment. The students has failed the written exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student
- understands the key concepts of intercultural communication and is able to apply them into practice through examples.
- is aware of the factors that impact intercultural communication and collaboration and can take those factors into account in his/her behavior when working in intercultural teams during the workshops.
- shows ability to adjust and adapt his/her communication style to be effective in diverse environments.
- is aware of the layers and facets of his/her own social identities, including cultural identity