Intercultural Training for students going abroadLaajuus (3 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student
- knows basic definitions of intercultural competence
- understands that intercultural awareness is a continuous development process
- understands how culture affects communication
- is able to create an individual development plan for study abroad phase
- is able to reflect on own intercultural experience and its impact on personal and professional development

Contents

- Definitions and concepts of intercultural competence
- Basics of intercultural communication
- Learning about the destination country and its culture
- Creating an individual development plan
- Reflection of own intercultural experience and its impact on personal and professional development

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

No previous studies needed. The student has to be selected to student exchange by Haaga-Helia before enrolling to the module.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Contact lessons, individual, pair and team assignments, independent studies (also on-line), assessment of one´s own learning.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Grade 1
Student can name one of two basic definitions of intercultural competence. Student is able to give simple examples of cultural encounters affecting his/her experiences. Student defines the basic facts of the destination country and its culture. Student is able to create an invidual development plan.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Grade 3
Student can describe various definitions of intercultural competence. Student is able to give examples of cultural encounters and suggest alternative communication patterns for those. Student is able to describe her/his exchange destination culture. Student is able to create an invididual learning plan and shows ability to reflect on it.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Grade 5
Student can describe various definitions and characteristics of intercultural competences. Student is able to give examples of cultural encounters and suggest alternative communication patterns and analyse their impact on communication. Student is able to compare the destination culture with his/her own and analyze the differences and similarities. Student has developed an invididual learning plan and shows ability to reflect on her/his intercultural learning process.

Learning materials

Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.