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Co-working and Impacting in Global EnvironmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 3Y00HC40

Credits

5 op

Objectives

During this course you learn to work in different cultural environments and, as a general rule, strengthen your English language skills.

After completing this course, students will
- be familiar with the principles and starting points of cultural sensitivity.
- can work professionally, client-oriented and ethically in international environments.
- identify factors influencing intercultural communication and be able to adapt their own communication style to the context.
- can justify the rationale and principles of their own activities, organisation and sector.
- develop a reflective and investigative approach to work, particularly in international contexts.
- Identify and analyse structures and practices that undermine the performance of clients, the organisation and the industry at a global level.
- be able to work with others to strengthen community, inclusion and participation for all.
- can plan, implement and evaluate activities/projects/services in collaboration with the workplace.
- have improved to the European Framework of Reference for Foreign Languages level B2.1 or have learned a new language.

Content

What does culturally sensitive working require?
How do I improve my language skills?
How do I use my language and cultural skills in customer encounters?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Enrolment period

26.07.2025 - 24.08.2025

Timing

25.08.2025 - 31.12.2027

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
Teachers
  • Annikka Lepola
  • Tanja Verho
Person in charge

Tanja Verho

Groups
  • 24ENTRE
    Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership, syksy 2024

Objectives (course unit)

During this course you learn to work in different cultural environments and, as a general rule, strengthen your English language skills.

After completing this course, students will
- be familiar with the principles and starting points of cultural sensitivity.
- can work professionally, client-oriented and ethically in international environments.
- identify factors influencing intercultural communication and be able to adapt their own communication style to the context.
- can justify the rationale and principles of their own activities, organisation and sector.
- develop a reflective and investigative approach to work, particularly in international contexts.
- Identify and analyse structures and practices that undermine the performance of clients, the organisation and the industry at a global level.
- be able to work with others to strengthen community, inclusion and participation for all.
- can plan, implement and evaluate activities/projects/services in collaboration with the workplace.
- have improved to the European Framework of Reference for Foreign Languages level B2.1 or have learned a new language.

Content (course unit)

What does culturally sensitive working require?
How do I improve my language skills?
How do I use my language and cultural skills in customer encounters?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

26.07.2025 - 24.08.2025

Timing

25.08.2025 - 31.12.2027

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Entrepreneurship (Proacademy)

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
Teachers
  • Hanna Saraketo
  • Mikael Lindell
Person in charge

Hanna Saraketo

Groups
  • 24TIJO

Objectives (course unit)

During this course you learn to work in different cultural environments and, as a general rule, strengthen your English language skills.

After completing this course, students will
- be familiar with the principles and starting points of cultural sensitivity.
- can work professionally, client-oriented and ethically in international environments.
- identify factors influencing intercultural communication and be able to adapt their own communication style to the context.
- can justify the rationale and principles of their own activities, organisation and sector.
- develop a reflective and investigative approach to work, particularly in international contexts.
- Identify and analyse structures and practices that undermine the performance of clients, the organisation and the industry at a global level.
- be able to work with others to strengthen community, inclusion and participation for all.
- can plan, implement and evaluate activities/projects/services in collaboration with the workplace.
- have improved to the European Framework of Reference for Foreign Languages level B2.1 or have learned a new language.

Content (course unit)

What does culturally sensitive working require?
How do I improve my language skills?
How do I use my language and cultural skills in customer encounters?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment scale

0-5