OUTGOING STUDENTS: Cultural Difference DiaryLaajuus (4 cr)
Course unit code: XICP0241
General information
- Credits
- 4 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Objective
After successful completion of this course, students will have consciously dealt with the experience of cultural differences and cultural adaptation, during a prolonged stay (internship or student exchange) abroad, and they will have developed self-awareness in intercultural communication.
Content
Participants keep an observation diary during their exchange (internship), writing down their observations about cultural differences between their destination and their own country of origin. These will include analysis of verbal communication styles, aspects of nonverbal communication, questions of social identity, the nature of relationships, societal norms, and values. The diary is to be 8-12 pages long (not counting cover sheet, table of contents, etc., and using standard font size 11). It may be written in English or Finnish.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass/fail
Further information
Please note: This course is only available to students of the University of Lapland going abroad.