•     Intercultural Training for students going abroad INT8LF101-3002 21.10.2019-13.12.2019  3   (LHMAVV, ...) +-
    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
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No previous studies needed. The student has to be selected to student exchange by Haaga-Helia before enrolling to the module.
    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
    Assessment criteria
    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.
    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    21.10.2019 - 13.12.2019

    Groups
    • LHMAVV
    • LHPAVV
    Teachers

    Sirpa Holmström, Sonja Valjus

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Degree Programmes

    GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

    Virtual proportion

    1 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5