13.1.7.4 HB3002 Cultural Crossings 3 CR 4.5 ECTS Credits

Objectives:
The student will become familiar with the typical features in both the local culture and the major global cultures. The student will understand both the significance of cultural structures and how values, stereotypes and situations influence one’s action. The student will be able to communicate with people from different cultural and ethnic groups and to utilise his/her professional skills in different cultural environments.

Content:
Typical Features in Both the Finnish Culture and the Major Global Cultures / Cultural Structure and Dimensions / How Does Culture Mould a Person? / Cross-Cultural Communication / Working in Multi-Cultural Groups / Professional Cross-Cultural Negotiations / Living in Another Culture

Method:
Lectures, assignment, examination

Prerequisites:
HB2001 Meeting and Negotiation Skills

Semester:
Term 1 and 3