Cultural Diversity in Working Life (1cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student • understands the cultural basis of their own actions • also recognises the effects of different languages, cultures and expatriate experiences on the activities of individuals and organisations • is be able to identify the dimensions of cultural sensitivity and and language awareness in their approach to work.

Content (course unit)

• Awareness of the cultural basis in personal actions • The effects of different languages, cultures and expatriate experiences on the activities of individuals and organisations • Cultural sensitivity and and language awareness as working methods in an organisation

Prerequisites (course unit)

Not required.

Location and time

Non-stop course on Moodle.

Assessment methods and criteria

Students are required to complete all three assignments on Moodle: Assignment 1 30% (multiple choice) Assignment 2 30% multiple choice) Assignment 3 40% (multiple choice).

Assessment scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Teaching methods

This is a fully online course on Moodle - the self-enrolment key is CultureDiversity

Learning materials

Learning materials are available on Moodle.

Student workload

1 ECTS = 27hrs

Practical training and working life cooperation

Awareness and understanding of, as well as skill for managing cultural diversity in working life.

Further information

No prerequisites.