Intercultural Training - INT002AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Intercultural Training, 3 cr - INT002AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Intercultural Training INT002AS2AE-3005 20.10.2025-02.10.2026 3 op (ONLINE) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

20.10.2025 - 02.10.2026

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 08.01.2024
Groups
- ONLINE
Teachers

Arja Aktan-Helminen

Seats

15 - 45

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

3.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Intercultural Training INT002AS2AE-3006 13.04.2026-05.03.2027 3 op (ONLINE) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.04.2026 - 05.03.2027

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 08.01.2024
Groups
- ONLINE
Teachers

Arja Aktan-Helminen

Seats

15 - 45

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

3.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

Intercultural Training INT002AS2AE-3003 21.10.2024-03.10.2025 3 op (ONLINE) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

21.10.2024 - 03.10.2025

Enrollment

09.10.2024 - 25.10.2024
Groups
- ONLINE
Teachers

Arja Aktan-Helminen

Seats

15 - 40

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Intercultural Training INT002AS2AE-3004 14.04.2025-06.03.2026 3 op (ONLINE) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is an online course only for students who has been selected to student exchange during autumn 2025 by Haaga-Helia.
The course will train you in learning more about intercultural communication before and after the student exchange period.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials will be provided in Moodle.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The schedules of the assignments will be announced in Moodle.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course content focuses on intercultural issues.

Timing

14.04.2025 - 06.03.2026

Learning assignments

There will be various course assignments which are provided in Moodle.

Enrollment

02.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Content scheduling

The course consists of two online meetings before the exchange period and one re-entry meeting after the exchange.
Groups
- ONLINE
Teachers

Arja Aktan-Helminen

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

The course includes various learning assignments and in-class exercises.

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Past implementations

Intercultural Training INT002AS2AE-3002 15.04.2024-04.03.2025 3 op (ONLINE) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

15.04.2024 - 04.03.2025

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 26.04.2024
Groups
- ONLINE
Teachers

Arja Aktan-Helminen

Seats

15 - 40

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Intercultural Training INT002AS2AE-3001 23.10.2023-04.10.2024 3 op (ONLINE) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

23.10.2023 - 04.10.2024

Enrollment

09.10.2023 - 25.10.2023
Groups
- ONLINE
Teachers

Arja Aktan-Helminen

Seats

15 - 40

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Upon completion of the course, the student

• can list basic definitions of intercultural competences
• understands the added value created by intercultural training
• understands how to use their intercultural experiences for their personal development and career advancement
• can apply information learned from study abroad to remaining studies and share the information with fellow students

• Definitions and concepts of intercultural competence
• Understanding and appreciation of different cultural perspectives and values
• Learning about the destination country and its culture
• Formulation and completion of individual development plan
• Sharing and analyzing intercultural experiences focusing on hidden competences

Lectures and related assignments before and after the exchange period.

Study materials will be provided in Moodle.

This free elective course Intercultural Training (3 cr) will train you in learning more about intercultural communication before and after the student exchange period.

The student has to be selected to student exchange by Haaga-Helia before enrolling to the course.

Student can list basic definitions of intercultural competences. Student is able to give simple examples of cultural encounters affecting his/her experiences. Student recognizes the concept of hidden competences. Student defines the basic facts of the destination country and its culture.

Student can list various definitions and characteristics of intercultural competences. Student is able to give examples of cultural encounters and suggest alternative communication patterns. Student shows skills in applying the learned concept of hidden competences. Student is able to compare the destination culture with his/her own.

Student can list and describe various definitions and characteristics of intercultural competences. Student is able to give examples of cultural encounters and suggest alternative communication patterns and analyze them. Student shows skills in applying the learned concept of hidden competences and utilizes the knowledge for his/her career advancement. Student is able to compare the destination culture with his/her own and analyze the differences and similarities.