Asian Areal Studies 1 (5 cr)

Code: ASA2PO201-3002

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 01.08.2018 - 24.08.2018; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 20.08.2018 - 14.12.2018; Implementation has ended.

ECTS Credits: 5 cr

Campus: Porvoo Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 40

Degree programmes: LIIPO Degree Programme in Business Management; POMO Degree Programme in Tourism; TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management; VIMA Degree Programme in Sales and Visual Marketing

Teachers: Annika Konttinen; Mona Eskola

Groups: RM3
Matkailun (POMO) 3. lukukausi; PO3
Porvoo 3 semester; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students; RG3
Tourism and Event Management (TEMPO) 3rd semester

Course: ASA2PO201

Schedule

Tuesday afternoons starting at 12.15 pm in room 2402. Weekly timetable:

Week 34: Introduction to the module + forming teams; Ideation: how to experience and learn about Asia in the Helsinki Metropolitan area in the autumn (co-creating the semester programme) (Annika, Mona)

Week 35: Learning Camp 3 Sprint week (no lecture)

Week 36: Independent study (look for sources and post your first News Flash in Moodle)

Week 37: Guest lecture by Anna Gasiorowska: Doing Business in Pearl River Delta (remember: 3 main points) (Annika)

Week 38: Overview of Asian cultures (Mona)

Week 39: Overview of Asian geography & economy (Annika)

Week 40: News flash + business etiquette (remember: 3 main points)
(Mona)

Week 41: News flash + Asian book club (Annika, Mona)

Week 42: News flash + presentations (Annika, Mona)

Week 43: Business culture in the Middle East by Päivi Käri-Zein (Annika) 12.15-3.30 pm

Week 44: News flash + Presentations (Annika, Mona)

Week 45: Asian gastronomy + planning the event for wk 47 (Annika, Mona)

Week 46: Guest lecture: Indian Business Culture (Mona)

Week 47: Global Food Court (Asian food/posters) (Annika, Mona)

Week 48: Guest lecture/company visit (Annika, Mona)

Week 49: News flash + coaching (Annika, Mona)

Week 50: Deadline for country report (no lecture)

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Learning with contact teaching, including:
Inquiry learning
Peer learning
Lectures
Individual assignments
Team assignments
Possible company visits and guest lecturers
Assessment of one's own learning

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method "Work&Study" according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student's work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Materials

Students are asked to look for relevant books and articles about Asian markets.

Lecture materials, articles and other documents/website links on Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

Lectures, discussions, presentations and workshops about various topics relating to doing business in Asia.

Learning assignments

News Flash + Asian Book Club + Asian Food Court 30 %
Presentations 30 %
Country report: 40 %