Study Guide

Location and time

This will be an online course, it is possible for Business students in both Vasa and Åbo to attend.
MBA master's students are also welcome to join.
8.10. 15.15-16.45 Introduction
22.10. 15.15-16.45 Lecture togehter with DP in Social Services
23.10. 16.00-17.30 Lecture togehther with DP in Social Services
29.10. 15.15-16.45 Lecture, workshop
5.11. 15.15.15-16.45 Lecture, workshop
12.11. 15.15-16.45 Final seminar

Materials

Study material will be introduced at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

The aim of the course is for students to gain insights regarding their own culture/s and develop practical skills useful in intercultural situations. Throughout the course each student will:
• explore oneself as a cultural entity
• gain awareness and understanding of the implications of culture
• acquire skills and practice in dealing with intercultural situations in business

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

A more detailed course chedule, outline and content will be introduced at the beginning of the course.

International connections

Hopefully, there will be a mix of Finnish and international students attending the course.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

A total of 135 hours of student work load.

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

The course will include:
• themes such as Culture Shock, Critical Incidents, Stereotypes, Verbal/Non-Verbal communication
• participating in activities designed to raise cultural/personal awareness
• analysing culture through group engagement
• exploring personal responses to cultural issues through reflection and dialogue.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

A grading scale of 1-5 will be used.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Written assignment(s):
The student has not followed the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows very weak knowledge within his/her topic. The assignment is missing or is inadequate.
Oral assignment(s):
The student has not followed the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows very weak knowledge within his/her topic. The assignment is missing or is inadequate.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Written assignment(s):
The student has partly followed the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows satisfactory knowledge within his/her topic. The content is satisfactory.
Oral assignment(s):
The student has partly followed the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows satisfactory knowledge within his/her topic. The content is satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Written assignment(s):
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows good or very good knowledge within the topic. The content is good or very good.
Oral assignments(s):
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows good or very good knowledge within the topic. The content is good or very good.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Written assignment(s):
The student follows the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows excellent insights. The content is excellent and more or less technically flawless.
Oral assignment(s):
The student follows the instructions for the assignment(s) and shows excellent insights. The content is excellent and more or less technically flawless.