Culture and Communication in the EU (5op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Upon successful completion of the course, the student - knows and understands what effective intercultural competence contains - knows how to communicate professionally and insightfully with people representing different backgrounds and cultures - knows how to negotiate politely and productively with parties representing various backgrounds. - has confident presentation skills for international purposes

Sisältö

- Intercultural competences in global teams - Networking skills in the European Union - Negotiation skills - Confident presentation skills in English

Esitietovaatimukset

No

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed. The student knows how to act as a competent and confident professional communicator in and for the European Union on a satisfactory level.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student knows how to act as a competent and confident professional communicator in and for the European Union on a good level.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows how to act as a competent and confident professional communicator in and for the European Union on an excellent level.

Oppimateriaalit

Course material provided by the Lecturer.

Toteutustavat

Online workshops, individual and team assignments and a reflective report. RPL to be agreed with the Lecturer prior to the starting date of the course.

Suoritustavat

Interested in becoming an active professional in the work of the EU and its institutions? Would you like to grow your understanding of intercultural competence, communication and networking skills in the EU and its institutions, and boost your confidence in addressing many topical issues such as immigration, employment, education, inclusion? Would you like to enhance your skills in productive negotiations? This relevant contemporary course provides you with useful knowledge and understanding of the requirements of working in the EU and the career opportunities offered by the European Union institutions.