Intercultural Training - Opinto-opas

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

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

• 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

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.

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.

All materials will be provided in Moodle.

Pasila Campus

The schedules of the assignments will be announced in Moodle.

English

The course content focuses on intercultural issues.

14.04.2025 - 06.03.2026

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

02.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

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

ONLINE

Arja Aktan-Helminen

15 - 40

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

0.00 cr

H-5