The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Information technology 2014 - Business processes
- Information technology 2015 - Business processes
- Information technology 2016 - Business processes
- Information technology 2017 - Business processes
- Business administration 2013 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2013 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2014 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2014 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2014 (tourism) - The global economy
- Business administration 2015 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2015 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2015 (tourism) - The global economy
- Business administration 2016 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2016 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2016 (tourism) - The global economy
- Business administration 2017 (logistics) - The global economy
- Business administration 2017 (marketing) - The global economy
- Business administration 2017 (tourism) - The global economy
- International business 2013 - The global economy
- International business 2014 - The global economy
- International business 2015 - The global economy
- International business 2016 - The global economy
- International business 2017 - The global economy
- Tourism 2013 - The global economy
The course takes place in period
- 3 (2018-01-01 to 2018-03-18)
- 4 (2018-03-19 to 2018-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to develop an
understanding of other cultures, trends and
religions and to provide information about
different theories of culture and studies.
The aim is also to provide an understanding of
the process of coming to terms with different
foreign situations and the concept of culture
shock.
The aim is also to develop basic understanding of
how company culture affects leadership of
organization
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to know how to appreciate different
cultures, trends, and religions.
The student is also expected to be familiar with
different theories of culture and studies and be
able to analyze his/her own culture.
The student should also be able to take into
account how different theories of culture
influence business.
Course contents
Basic culture theories
Scandinavian culture
Multicultural organizations
Organization theories
Company and organizational culture
Nonverbal communication
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Previous course names
none
Additional information
The assignments in this course can NOT be completed later (after the deadline had passed)
NO compensations can be done, if you for some reason are not able to participate in compulsory guest lectures you just miss those points. Be sure to complete all the assignments in itslearning. If you do not reach the minimum requirement for this course 50 points you have to take the course again following year.
Recommended or required reading
How Google Works,Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg
The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life , Anu Partanen,
Intercultural Communication, in the Global
Workplace, Varner &
Beamer
Intercultural Business Communication, Chaney L. &
Martin J.
Organisationer och kulturer,Geert Hofstede & Gert
Jan Hofstede
Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2005
2006 Prentice Hall
ISBN-10: 0131860097
Guirdham, M. 2005, Communicating across cultures
at work, Palgrave Macmillan, New York
Samovar, L. et. al, 2010, Communication between
cultures, Boston, MA : Wadsworth
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Practical exercises - 30 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 43 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Online discussions and assignments in workshops
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Examination 1: Cultural quiz 30%
Examination 2: Guest lectures 20%
Examination 3: Workshops 40%
Examination 4: Online Book discussions in Itslearning
15%
These assignments can NOT be retaken och completed later
Teacher
- Fabricius Susanna
- Hongell Linn
- Karlsson Hanne
- Tigerstedt Christa
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (193 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
see ARBS
Course enrolment period
2017-12-25 to 2018-01-21
Assessment methods
- 2018-03-31 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2018-01-17 | 10:15 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-01-25 | 12:00 - 14:30 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-02-07 | 09:15 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-02-14 | 09:15 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-03-07 | 09:15 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-03-14 | 09:15 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-03-21 | 09:15 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-03-26 | 13:15 - 15:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Guest lecturer Marty Ludlum | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
2018-03-28 | 09:15 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Guest lecturer Marty Ludlum | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
2018-04-11 | 09:30 - 11:45 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-04-24 | 09:15 - 11:15 | F143 | Intercultural Business | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-05-07 | 15:00 - 17:00 | F143 | Intercultural BusinessWS groups1and2 | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-05-09 | 10:00 - 12:00 | F143 | Intercultural BusinessWSgroup3and4 | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-05-14 | 13:00 - 16:00 | F143 | Intercultural BusinessWSAllgroups | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-05-23 | 08:30 - 10:30 | D4106 | Intercultural BusinessWsgroup1+2 | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |
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2018-05-23 | 10:45 - 12:45 | D4106 | Intercultural BusinessWSgroup3+4 | Fabricius Susanna Hongell Linn Tigerstedt Christa |