Intercultural Experiences and Competences (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

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 (course unit)

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

Assessment scale

0-5

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.