Study Guide

Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student will have an understanding of workplace diversity and multicultural teamwork. S/he will have developed his/her presentation and demonstration skills. S/he will know how to apply critical thinking, discussion and interpersonal skills to challenging and sensitive cultural issues.

Content

- Cultural theories, models and frameworks
- Communication styles in multicultural teams
- Managing across cultures
- Leveraging workplace diversity as an organisational strength
- Presentation and interaction skills

Location and time

Myyrmäki campus | Classroom MMA119 | Wednesdays 26.10. - 14.12.2022 | 5 - max. 8.30 pm.

Materials

To be shared in class.

Exam schedules

There is no comprehensive exam in this course.

Completion alternatives

This course will be delivered wholly onsite [Myyrmäki campus].
There is no alternative way of completing this course.

Student workload

5 credits = 130 hours of effort from students (of which approx. 30 hours is guided learning and approx. 100 hours is independent learning)

Content scheduling

Motivation and Introduction to Culture
Cultural Standards and Cultural Models
Intercultural Communication
International Leadership
Effective Multicultural Teams
Intercultural Conflict Management

Further information

Luennot pidetään englanniksi.

Kurssilla käytetään työskentelykielinä sekä suomea että englantia.

Opiskelijat voivat suorittaa oppimistehtävät suomeksi tai englanniksi.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

25% in-class/session participation
25% oral presentation
50% training package

Prerequisites

Work Society of the Future or equivalent competences