Intercultural Competence (3 cr)
Code: TX00EL45-3002
General information
Enrollment
03.05.2021 - 31.07.2021
Timing
02.08.2021 - 06.08.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
ICT ja tuotantotalous
Campus
Karaportti 2
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Information Technology
- Tieto- ja viestintätekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Keren-Miriam Adam
Groups
-
ICTSUMMERICT Summer School
Objective
The search for cheaper and faster way to develop software leads many organizations to look for manpower in remote places so as among new social sectors. Global Software Development (GSD) has become with the years a common way of working. It means that multi-cultural teams are becoming more and more widespread.
The understanding how to work together with colleagues from various cultures and different social sub-groups became a prominent condition to create a successful team and effective working results. Intercultural competence is no longer a course taught only in the psychology, sociology and education departments but also in the ICT, Engineering and Biotechnology departments, as a result of the globalized and international working environment.
Content
Culture and various parameters for differentiation
Cultural layers
Cultural shock theory
Non verbal communication
Cultural competence
Advantage and disadvantage in multiculturalism
Intercultural competence as an interdisciplinary topic
Intercultural training
Location and time
2.8.2021 - 6.8.2021 (morning 09:00-13:00)
International connections
Course teacher is Prof. Dr. Keren-Miriam Adam from Harz University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Attendance and class activities
Homework
Groups presentation on the last day of the course
Qualifications
Good English language skills