Developing Intercultural Competences (R0077), 5 cr

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 Study unit                            Developing Intercultural Competences (R0077), 5.0
 Implementation                        CCA1711: 1/2017-2018 (28.08.2017 - 22.12.2017)
 Type                                  LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE (R022)
 Groups                                Primary: CCA17SY Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                             Milton Aldrete and Tarja Chydenius
 Number of participants                Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40
 Enrolment period                      15.05.2017 08:00 - 20.08.2017
 Main timing for implementation        According to a schedule agreed by the parties
 Applicabililty                        For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: Yes Open UAS student:
                                       Yes Suitable for virtual UAS: Yes

 Teachers                              Aldrete Milton (Other teacher), Chydenius Tarja (Other teacher)
 Campus                                Laurea Leppävaara
 Main location for implementation      Virtually
 Implementation method                 Optima realization/student group, Web/virtual Language: English Virtuality:
                                       5 cr Integration of R&D: 1 cr
 Implementation class                  LbD supporting knowledge and skills development
 Focus areas
 Evaluation at the latest              22.01.2018 Storing of graded material ends.: 22.12.2018
 Exam days

 Having completed the study unit the
 student is able to
                                       The student is able to:
                                       ●      understand and interpret meanings of different cultural behaviors and phenomena
                                       ●      apply cross-cultural knowledge to improve intercultural encounters
                                       ●      work effectively in multicultural teams and work environments
                                       ●      resolve intercultural conflicts in a professional manner

 Previous studies
 Learning objectives                   ●       Basic concepts of cultural studies
                                       ●       Cross-cultural theories, a small-scale cross-cultural research
                                       ●       Intercultural communication and conflict management
                                       ●       Developing a personal intercultural competence plan
 Contents                              The course has been divided into the following learning modules:
                                       I - Orientation to the course and the topic (2 weeks)
                                       II - Basic concepts of cultural studies (2 weeks)
                                       III - Cross-cult. theories (3 weeks)
                                       IV - Critical incidents (2 weeks)
                                       V - Conflict management (2 weeks)
                                       VI - Project / Int. cult. competence (3 weeks)
                                       VII - Team & self-evaluation (1 week)
 Tutoring and communication            This is a fully online study unit.

                                       All material and communication will take place on the study unit's Optima space
 Evaluation criteria and methods       0 - 5Evaluation criteria for 5 (excellent):60 % of the grade is based on individual
                                       assignments (e.g. blogs)
                                       ●      Applies professional intercultural competence in concepts expertly and
                                              extensively, and manages the big picture.
                                       ●      Utilizes given and additional sources expertly.

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                                 ●       Works independently and innovatively in line with objectives; Activities are
                                         mostly creative, focused on developing the topic and are distinctly professional.
                                 ●       Takes initiatives and acts responsibly, and understands the meaning of the big
                                         picture.
                                 ●       Develops, integrates and renews perspectives offered in peer blogs.
                                 ●       Maintains a critical, ethical and constructive tone in the blog discussions,
                                         including when handling complex issues.
                                 ●       Holds uncompromisingly to deadlines and demonstrates enthusiasm towards the
                                         subject.
                                 40 % of the grade is based on peer evaluation
                                 ●       Promotes group activities as a team leader or active and flexible member in an
                                         excellent manner.
                                 ●       Initiates group tasks regularly.
                                 ●       Works systematically and has a development-oriented, creative and active
                                         approach to team work.
                                 ●       Applies professional concepts expertly.
                                 ●       Justifies activities (e.g by using research knowledge).
 Work strain                     The student should be prepared to work on this courseon average 10 hours a week,
                                 returning online assigments done individually or in groups on weekly basis. 5 cr equals
                                 about 135 work hours during the semester.
 Other arrangements              The learning environment is the web based Optima. The students need a computer with
                                 in-built microphone (or a headset with microphone) and a webcam.The spots are filled
                                 by the following criteria:- Earned study points (priority given to students needing to
                                 graduate)

                                 - Early registration (first come, first served)

                                 - Commitment to finish the course (time & motivation)




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