Understanding the German-speaking Countries (3 op)
Toteutuksen tunnus: XICP0233-3004
Toteutuksen perustiedot
- Ilmoittautumisaika
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08.08.2023 - 16.10.2023
Ilmoittautuminen toteutukselle on päättynyt.
- Ajoitus
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24.10.2023 - 09.11.2023
Toteutus on päättynyt.
- Opintopistemäärä
- 3 op
- Lähiosuus
- 3 op
- Toteutustapa
- Lähiopetus
- Yksikkö
- Kielikeskus
- Opetuskielet
- englanti
- Paikat
- 5 - 30
Arviointiasteikko
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Sisällön jaksotus
If you miss the first class session and have not discussed your absence with the teacher, your place can be given to the first person on the waiting list.
Remember to cancel your registration if you will not be taking the course.
Tavoitteet
After successful completion, participants will understand the culture of the German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) in contrast to their own culture. They will have an understanding of the dynamics between the three countries, and of their historic background. They will be able to identify differences between these countries’ mindsets, communicational behaviors, habits, etc. and will be able to adapt to them during a prolonged stay (e.g. exchange or internship).
Toteutustavat
Lectures, media, exercises.
Suoritustavat
Participation (75 per cent) in contact teaching, lecture journal and comparison of one country’s culture to participant’s own.
Sisältö
Short introduction to basic models used in the field of Intercultural Communication. Lectures and exercises on history as collective memory, central cultural concepts, communication style and politeness concept, behavior at work and aspects of everyday life.Individual and group exercises assessing and comparing the target cultures to participants’ cultures.
Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty
Pass/fail
Esitietovaatimukset
None.