Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students demonstrate knowledge of
major approaches to and recent research into intercultural communication
such key notions as culture, language and identity and how their different conceptualizations may impact research and practice
the effects of the global operating environment with its multilingual and multicultural challenges on communication practice
Students demonstrate skills in
analysing corporate situations with a combination of communicative, cultural, and managerial perspectives
addressing cultural diversity and multilingualism in both corporate and interpersonal communication
culturally intelligent attitude and behavior
Credits: 6
Schedule: 02.03.2021 - 06.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Anne Kankaanranta
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anne Kankaanranta
Contact information for the course (valid 27.01.2021-21.12.2112):
anne.kankaanranta(at)aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course focuses on the effects of the global operating environment on communication practice in general and multilingual and multicultural challenges in particular.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Assignments 100%
Applies in this implementation:
Assignments
% of
final gradeDeadline
Details
Coursework and contribution
15
Course work (A-C based on personal experiences), readings and contribution in class/group discussions
Assignment 1
15
Mon 8 March
PowerPoint paper on research paradigms (Hua, 2015) & practice (New York Times article)
Assignment 2
20
Mon 22 March
Two reaction papers (RP): choose 2 from 8 articles & write one RP/article - (max. 500 pages/paper)
Assignment 3
20
13 April
Book review & poster presentation: choose a book, write a review & prepare poster on key insights to fellow students (max. 1500 words)
Take-home exam
30
13-18 April
All course material
Assignment 3 is a group assignment; all others individual.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact teaching 24h
Individual and team work 136h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Indicated or provided by the instructor.
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No substitutes.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
via WebOodi
Applies in this implementation:
All course material incl. readings and instructions for both assignments and coursework will be available on MyCourses as soon as the registration has expired. Note: Coursework A should be submitted before the first session.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
5 Gender Equality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1. MIB/CS/IDBM, CEMS students 2. MIB/CS/IDBM minor students 3. Other BIZ students (incl. exchange students) 4. Other Aalto students
The first session is mandatory.
Max. number of students 50Applies in this implementation:
All course material incl. readings and instructions for both assignments and coursework will be available on MyCourses as soon as the registration has expired. Note: Coursework A should be submitted before the first session.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
This schedule contains topics and readings for class sessions as well as deadlines for both assignments and coursework. Some minor changes are possible.
Date
Topics
Readings
Deadlines
Tue 2 March
Mandatory attendance
Approaches to Intercultural communication
Discussion on Coursework A
Coursework A: ‘Culture’ in your discipline
Mon 8 March
Assignment 1 (15%)
Tue 9 March
Language and multilingualism in global business
Discussion on Assignment 1
Logemann & Piekkari (2015)
Kankaanranta et al. (2018)
Tue 16 March
Intercultural rhetoric, incl. ‘politeness’, in intercultural interactions
Discussion on Coursework B
Mauranen (2000)
TBA
Coursework B: Analysis of a critical incident
Mon 22 March
Assignment 2 (20%)
Tue 23 March
Working in a diverse multicultural and multilingual environment
Ms Nina Eklund, Director, Corporate Communications & Brand,
Vaisala, @eklundnina, https://www.vaisala.com/enManaging a multinational organization’s communications
Aritz & Walker (2014)
Klitmøller & Lauring (2013)
Fri 26 March
Coursework C:
Executive summaryTue 30 March
’Cultural identity’
Prof. Toni-Matti Karjalainen, Arts
Management, Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki http://www.tonimattikarjalainen.info/Heavy metal music and Finnish
identityDiscussion and feedback on
Assignment 2Karjalainen (2020)
TBA
31 March – 7 April
Easter break
13 April
Poster session
Wrap-up of the course
Assignment 3 (20%)
13-18 April
Take-home exam (30%)
- Teacher: Kankaanranta Anne