04VVKVK111 Intercultural Communication 5 ECTS

Name of Study	Intercultural Communication
ECTS	5
Study/course code	04VVKVK111
Implementation code	FKESA12
Implementation time	Summer 2012 (21 May - 31 August 2012)
Detailed timetable	22 May - 30 June, 2012 Contact lessons: June 7, 2012 at 5.15 pm - 8.10 pm June 8, 2012 at 9.15 am - 2 pm
Implementation location	Ståhlberginkatu 4 C, Lahti
Implementation method	multiform
Language of instruction	english
Lecturer in charge	Ms. Elisa Hassinen
Other lecturers
Visiting lecturers
Target groups
Min/max number of participants	Max 30
Exam dates
Resit dates of the exam
Learning outcomes	The aim of the course is to train students to face challenges that successful working in international environment requires. Student: - will understand how culture impacts their behaviour and communication - will learn what personal knowledge, skills and attitude is required in international business - will learn to understand how cultural differencies work in international meetings, negoatiations and social situations - will get familiar with a model of clobal competency in international leadership
Content	- concept of culture - perceptions of us and others - communication styles - intercultural communication dimensions - development of intercultural competence - trust in international teams
Prerequisites
Assessment criteria	Participation in lectures, on-line assignments and final essay
Assessment at the latest	August 31, 2012
Material	Will be delivered by the teacher
Virtuality	4 ECTS
Proportion of R&D	0 ECTS
Implementing faculty	Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business Studies (International Business degree programme)