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 grade


    Deadline


    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 50

  • 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.

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/en

     Managing a multinational organization’s communications

     

    Aritz & Walker (2014)

    Klitmøller & Lauring (2013)

     

     

    Fri 26 March

     

     

     

    Coursework C:

    Executive summary

     

    Tue 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
    identity

    Discussion and feedback on
    Assignment 2

     

    Karjalainen (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%)