Intercultural Experiences and CompetencesLaajuus (2 cr)

Objectives

The purpose of the course is to help students to enjoy their experience abroad and to provide basic information about intercultural awareness and understanding process during the period abroad. Students will increase their knowledge and understanding to analyse different cultural habits, customs and communication styles.

Students become aware of the benefits and profits that the international exchange period has created concerning the student’s own career development.

Content

Cultural Orientation to Finnish Culture
Cultural Orientation to Target Culture
Defining Learning Goals
Personal Development and Intercultural Awareness
Reflections of the Experience Abroad
Learning about the own field of study

Prerequisites

At least one year of studies in one's own Degree Programme
Approval of international study or training exchange period

Further information

The course is arranged online and it is constantly ongoing. Each implementation begins in May and ends in September the following year. Hence, one implementation lasts about one and a half years.