INCOMING DEGREE STUDENTS: Cultural Adaptation DiaryLaajuus (4 cr)
Course unit code: XICP0242V24
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 their studies in Finland, and they will have developed self-awareness in intercultural communication.
Content
Participants keep an observation diary during their studies in Finland, writing down their observations about cultural differences between Finnish culture and the culture of their 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 will be written in English.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Fail/1-5
Further information
Target Group: This course is only available to international master’s degree students and doctoral students as part of BRIDGE – making career paths smoother for immigrants -project.
Timing: Once every period. Please see Peppi for the next date.