•   Intercultural Training INT002AS2AE-3005 20.10.2025-02.10.2026  3   (ONLINE) +-
    Learning objectives
    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
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    The student has to be selected to student exchange by Haaga-Helia before enrolling to the course.
    Contents
    • 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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    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.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    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.

    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