Handbook for Master s Degree Programme in Intercultural Studies in Communication and Administration

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1 Handbook for Master s Degree Programme in Intercultural Studies in Communication and Administration

2 Foreword Welcome to the Master s Degree Programme in Intercultural Studies in Communication and Administration (ICS) and to the University of Vaasa. The Handbook is designed to give assistance with and information on your ICS studies. For timetables, rooms, course descriptions, possible changes, follow updates on the websites, WebOodi and Lukkari (the timetable generator system) and ICS mailing list. Also, remember to check your university regularly! Introduction MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INTERCUL- TURAL STUDIES IN COMMUNICATION AND ADMI- NISTRATION Master of Arts (120 ECTS), Master of Administrative Sciences (120 ECTS) The Faculty of Philosophy invites you to participate in the Master s Degree Programme in Intercultural Studies in Communication and Administration. The main focus of the programme is on questions of identity and cultural difference and how these affect people s behaviour, ways of thinking, and their organised interaction in international, multilingual, and intercultural contexts. Its theoretical framework draws on comparative management sciences, sociology, anthropology, semiotics, linguistics, and literary studies. The unique curriculum concentrates on the interplay of communication, identity and cultures, and the main themes of management sciences. Intercultural Studies in Communication and Administration is an interdisciplinary, research orientated master s degree programme within the fast growing field of studies on intercultural and multicultural phenomena. The genuine multiculturalism of the Master s Degree Programme in Intercultural Studies in Communication and Administration provides a dynamic potential for working in an internationally mixed community. Its combination of the humanities on the one hand and of public administration, sociology and management on the other hand is unique and offers the student knowledge and skills applicable in an array of different organizational contexts. The study programme comprises 120 ECTS credits leading to a master s degree in humanities or public management. The programme can be completed in two years. Programme Structure: Master of Administrative Sciences degree 120 ECTS Public Management 78 ECTS HALL2031 Government and Management... 5 ECTS HALL3018 Culture and Management... 5 ECTS HALL3011 Public Ethics... 8 ECTS CCS3001 Comparative Cultural Studies... 5 ECTS ICSC3004 Empirical Research Methods... 5 ECTS HALL3014 Research Seminar (ICS...10 ECTS HALL3015 Thesis (ICS)...40 ECTS KNÄY3003 Maturity Exam... 0 ECTS Academic Skills 8 ECTS OPIS0024 Personal Study Plan, PSP... 1 ECTS OPIS0025 Information Skills I... 1 ECTS OPIS0026 Information Skills II... 1 ECTS KENG9212 Writing Academic English... 5 ECTS Intercultural Communication 17 ECTS ICSC3003 Introduction to Intercultural Communication... 7 ECTS ICSC2004 Culture, Communication, Organization: Essential readings... 7 ECTS Choose one additional CCS/CCSK course (min. 5 ECTS)... 5 ECTS Other/Optional Studies min. 17 ECTS FILO1011 Philosophy of Science (compulsory for all students)... 3 ECTS KSUO5111 Finnish for Foreigners I... 5 ECTS (compulsory for all non-finnish students) KSUO5112 Finnish for Foreigners II... 5 ECTS HALL2027 Comparative Public Administration... 5 ECTS HALL2030 Managing Hybridity... 5 ECTS HALL3023 Contemporary Public Management... 8 ECTS OPIS0035 Practical Training... 5 ECTS CCSK1002 Culture, History and Identity... 5 ECTS CCSK1003 Cultural Transfer in Literature and the Media... 5 ECTS CCSK1004 Semiotics... 5 ECTS CCSK1005 Finnish History and Culture... 5 ECTS ALUE3018 Transnational Learning and Regional Development...10 ECTS CCS3002 Cultural Currents... 5 ECTS FIHA1002 European Governance... 5 ECTS 2 3

3 Programme Structure: Master of Arts Degree 120 ECTS Intercultural Communication 77 ECTS ICSC3003 Introduction to Intercultural Communication... 7 ECTS ICSC2004 Culture, Communication, Organization: Essential readings... 7 ECTS Choose one additional CCS/CCSK course (min. 5 ECTS)... 5 ECTS ICSC3004 Empirical Research Methods... 5 ECTS CCS3001 Comparative Cultural Studies... 5 ECTS ICSC3001 Research Seminar...10 ECTS ICSC3100 Thesis...40 ECTS KNÄY3003 Maturity Exam... 0 ECTS Academic Skills 8 ECTS OPIS0024 Personal Study Plan, PSP... 1 ECTS OPIS0025 Information Skills I... 1 ECTS OPIS0026 Information Skills II... 1 ECTS KENG9212 Writing Academic English... 5 ECTS Public Management 18 ECTS HALL3011 Public Ethics... 8 ECTS HALL2031 Government and Management...5 ECTS HALL3018 Culture and Management... 5 ECTS Other/Optional Studies min. 17 ECTS FILO1011 Philosophy of Science (compulsory for all students)... 3 ECTS KSUO5111 Finnish for Foreigners I... 5 ECTS (compulsory for all non-finnish students) KSUO5112 Finnish for Foreigners II... 5 ECTS HALL2027 Comparative Public Administration... 5 ECTS HALL2030 Managing Hybridity... 5 ECTS HALL3023 Contemporary Public Management... 8 ECTS OPIS0035 Practical Training... 5 ECTS CCSK1002 Culture, History and Identity... 5 ECTS CCSK1003 Cultural Transfer in Literature and the Media... 5 ECTS CCSK1004 Semiotics... 5 ECTS CCSK1005 Finnish History and Culture... 5 ECTS ALUE3018 Transnational Learning and Regional Development...10 ECTS CCS3002 Cultural Currents... 5 ECTS FIHA1002 European Governance... 5 ECTS Teaching periods At the University of Vaasa the Academic year is divided into five periods. These periods begin and end simultaneously in all faculties. During each period, teaching, exams and feedback are organised. One week of each period is reserved for exams and there is no teaching during that week. The periods are as follows: Autumn Semester 2015 I period 31st August 23rd October (weeks 36 43) II period 27th October 19th December (weeks 44 51) Exams are 12:00 15:00 during week 36 (Thu Sat), week 43 (Mon Sat), week 50 (Wed Sat) and week 51 (Mon Sat), on every Saturday in September, and on every Friday and Saturday in November and December. Spring Semester 2016 III period 11th January 26th February (weeks 2 8) University s Anniversary 27th January at 14:00 IV period 29th February 8th April (weeks 9 14) Easter holiday 24th 28th April (Thu-Mon) V period 11th April 27th May (weeks 15 21) Exams are 12:00 15:00 during week 2 (Thu Sat), week 8 (Mon Sat), week 14 (Mon Sat), week 20 (Wed Sat), week 21 (Mon Sat), and on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the Spring Semester. Summer Exams Sat 11th June and Sat 9th of July Course Registration and Timetables Students need to register for the courses in advance by using the WebOodi System (WebOodi.uwasa.fi/oodi). Timetables for the courses are available in the timetable generator system Lukkari (asio.uwasa.fi). Please follow the changes regularly. Note that courses may overlap. In that case register for both and then choose later which one you want to attend. Master s degree students are expected to complete courses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits each semester. Please note that extending the student s residence permit requires that the student can show sufficient progress in her/his studies in terms of credits. The total number of credits required for a Master s degree is 120 ECTS credits, including the Master s thesis (40 ECTS). The department will provide you with a thesis supervisor and instruct you on when to start writing your Master s thesis. Before graduation, you need to pass a written examination based on the content of your thesis (maturity exam). Your thesis supervisor will prepare the question(s) for this examination and it will take place on one of the regular examination days or on a separately agreed date. Detailed course descriptions can be found at the end of this handbook. Exams Students must register for an exam at least 7 days in advance by using WebOodi (WebOodi.uwasa.fi/oodi). The earliest time to register is one month before the exam day. Students are often able to retake exams; the course lecturer will give you the information on the possible retake exam date(s). Notice that exams may also be held on Saturdays. Check the information on date, time and location in WebOodi. At the beginning of each semester, the International Office organizes an orientation course for the university studies, during which the information systems like WebOodi are discussed. 4 5

4 Assessment and Registration of Credits According to Degree Ordinance 16 of the University of Vaasa, exam results must be announced within 30 working days of the exam date. In case of delay, the lecturer or other person responsible for announcing the results will have to inform the students about the delay within the 30 days of the exam. The assessment criteria are public and the student may inquire about these from the examiner. A student may have a look at his/her corrected exam or course work and get information on assessment details by visiting the examiner during his/her office hour. Exam results are displayed on each department s notice boards and in the WebOodi system. The Academic Affairs Office has copies of the result sheets, which also include the names of students who have failed a course. Credits for entire courses are registered in the Transcript of Records at the departments. Courses that include compulsory written exercises or other partial credit units will be registered only after all parts have been completed. For this reason it is important that the student, whenever possible, completes the course and all its parts simultaneously. The student either fails or passes a course. Students who pass the course are graded according to the University of Vaasa grading system on scale 1 5 (1 is the lowest and 5 the best grade) or on a pass/fail basis. In the latter case, the mark hyv. (pass) appears on the student s transcript. The transcript of records includes an explanation of the grading system and the ECTS credit system. You can check your credit record in the WebOodi system. Official transcripts of records are available at the International Office upon request. Transcript of University Records Official transcripts of university records can be ordered from the International Office on request. The document shows all the courses you have passed, with grades and credits (ECTS credits and a brief explanation of the grading scale at the University of Vaasa). Please be prepared to wait for one whole workday after your request. Ethical Guidelines Plagiarism and cheating in exams and other written work is considered a serious offence at Finnish universities. According to the Degree Ordinance 24 of the University of Vaasa, plagiarism or cheating in examination may lead to cancellation of the course result and dismissal from the University. The cases will be handled according to the Procedures in Case of Academic Fraud guidelines. Furthermore, the University of Vaasa will inform the immigration officials and police about possible offences when processing the residence permit applications. In addition, if possible employers ask for information (reference) about former students of the university, the above mentioned offences will be informed to the employers both in Finland and in other countries. In the case of exchange students, the International Office of the University of Vaasa will terminate the student s exchange period immediately and inform his home university about the offence. Please avoid even the suspicion of plagiarism or cheating in examinations! Exams: Code of conduct Do NOT talk in the exam! Be on time. The doors of the examination venue will be locked 15 minutes past the hour and no one is allowed to enter after that. The invigilator / supervisor of the exam will allocate a seat for each student. When taking seats in the auditorium leave one empty seat on both sides (sometimes two, please follow the invigilators instructions). You are only allowed to have writing equipment and the instruments specifically allowed for the exam with you (for example a dictionary or pocket calculator). Mobile phones and other electronic devices, bags and jackets have to be left at the side of the exam hall. Mobile phones must be switched off during the exam. Any kind of communication with other students is strictly forbidden after you have received the questions. Ignoring this regulation may result in an allegation of cheating in the examination. You are not allowed to read the exam questions until the invigilator gives you permission to do so. Thus keep your paper turned upside-down until you get permission to start the exam from the invigilator. If necessary, the invigilator will clarify unclear points in the examination paper. You can attract the attention of the invigilator by raising your hand if you need to clarify something or more paper is required or you wish to go to the toilet, etc. You are allowed to enter the exam hall max. 15 minutes after the exam has started. You are not allowed to leave the exam hall during the first 45 minutes of the exam. You are not allowed to leave the exam hall for a cigarette etc. and come back to write your exam. Before leaving everyone has to hand in the exam paper to the invigilators. Please check that each exam paper you submit has your name, your student number, name of the exam, and name of the examiner. You have to show your identity card when returning the exam papers to the invigilator. If it is found out that a student is cheating in an exam, he/she will receive punishment which can lead to a termination of studies at the University of Vaasa. Electronic plagiarism detection Electronic plagiarism detection is a part of the quality assurance system of education and research. Electronic plagiarism detection should act as a tool of instruction while preventing dishonest behavior. All theses and dissertations (Bachelor, Master, Licentiate and Doctoral) are checked for originality using the Turnitin plagiarism detection software. All theses submitted after August 1st 2014 must be checked with the plagiarism detection software before approval. For detailed instructions, see the thesis guidelines. Teachers can use the software to check other assignments, such as essays, exercises, take-home exams, and reports. It is also the teachers responsibility to instruct students on correct referencing and good scientific practice during studies. For additional information on plagiarism detection, refer to the thesis guidelines and the University portal port.uwasa. fi/tietohallinto/ohjeet/turnitin. Personal Study Plan / HOPS All Master s degree students must make a Personal Study Plan (PSP, also abbreviated HOPS in Finnish) at the beginning of their studies. The PSP is an informal agreement between the student and the Faculty (student advisor/teacher) and it can be corrected and updated during the studies. The general PSP comprises a timetable of the courses the student is planning to take. It also includes information about the thesis, estimated graduation time and some open questions. More information about PSP is given during the orientation days and in programme meetings arranged in the beginning of the academic year. Personal Study Plan templates are available at en/for/student/studies/planning/psp. Graduation and Thesis The total number of credits required for a Master s degree is 120 ECTS credits including the Master s thesis (40 ECTS). The department will provide you with a thesis supervisor and instruct you on when to start writing your thesis. You will also get information and guidance with the thesis process in seminars. Please consult the faculty for detailed instructions. 6 7

5 After completing your Master s Thesis and before graduation, you need to pass a written examination based on the content of your thesis (maturity exam). Your thesis supervisor will prepare the question(s) for this examination and it will take place on one of the regular examination days or on a separately agreed date. The Master s thesis must be handed in for the final review 4 5 weeks before it can receive final approval from the Faculty Dean. Also the maturity test has to be taken well in advance since correcting it may take up to 4 weeks. Please check with your thesis supervisor the latest date you can submit your thesis and take the maturity test. See further information on Graduation: Writing Guidelines Each faculty of the University has produced writing guidelines for their students. The guidelines contain instructions about the layout and contents of theses and other written assignments as well as instructions on how to refer to source literature and other material used in the work. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines from the very beginning of your studies, and apply the instructions to your written work: writing_guidelines. Career Services For personal discussion and guidance on working life matters (how to apply for a job, job application, CV, etc.) you can make an appointment with the Coordinator of International Education Sami Ilomäki, sami.ilomaki(a)uva.fi, Tervahovi building, room D209. See also the Career Services website: Work Permit International students holding residence permits issued for studying may work without a work permit 25 hours a week during semester time, and full-time during holidays. These limitations do not concern citizens of the Nordic and EU/EEA countries. However, you should bear in mind that the competition for open positions can be hard. Pay also attention to balance between work and studies: full or part-time working during the semester time should not remarkably delay your studies and graduation. Please note that the University of Vaasa does not have any scholarship for the programme and cannot offer financial aid for international students. The programme is full-time and thus working is not an option to finance the studies in Finland. Guidance and Study Counselling The Coordinator of International Education along with the academic staff is mainly responsible for guidance concerning the ICS programme itself. The International Affairs Office gives guidance in general matters and, the Academic Affairs office gives guidance in practical matters concerning studies; exams, graduation etc. Study counselling is given by teachers, faculty student advisors, student advisors in international relations, and student advisors in academic affairs. All staff members have office hours during which students may inquire, for example, about teaching arrangements or the contents of a specific course. The responsibility areas are as follows: Faculties (Fabriikki building, 2 nd and 3 rd floor) Study counselling concerning degrees, programmes and planning studies Personal study plan (PSP/HOPS) Choosing additional courses/studies Questions concerning students legal protection International Office (Luotsi building, 1 st floor) Registration Signing up for two exams simultaneously General enquiries (e.g. course timetables, signing up for courses) Certificates Academic Affairs Office and other student services (Luotsi building, 1 st floor) Change of address (Academic Affairs Office) Degree certificates, exam arrangements (Academic Affairs Office) Students legal protection (Head of Academic Affairs) WebOodi The WebOodi system is available at uwasa.fi/oodi. Select the language from the bottom of the main menu on the left. This menu shows the functions available for everyone, even without logging in. Thus you may browse the information about, for example, teaching events even if you do not have a valid username or password. You will also find instructions on how to use the WebOodi system at the bottom of the menu. In order to register to the WebOodi system, enter your e- mail username and password. After logging in, you will be taken to your personal front page. The courses of the day and the exams for which you have registered through Web- Oodi will appear on your calendar. Your personal student number and your name are visible in the upper left corner of the window. Even if you have study rights in several programmes, you have only one student number in use. The different functions of WebOodi are shown in the main menu on the left. You can search for information using the By search terms or By organisation option. These allow you to search for information on, for example, study modules or courses and exams. In My studies, you can view your planned studies, valid registrations, credits, and upgraded or rejected studies. By using the Transcript of studies item, you can order an unofficial transcript of records to your . The Other functions option enables you, for example, to update your personal contact information. End your WebOodi session by clicking on Quit in the main menu. When you stop using WebOodi, always quit your session properly to prevent the next computer user from accessing and modifying your data. If you want to write two examinations on the same day, you need to fill in the form Registration for two examinations available at the International Office. Please also remember to register for both exams in WebOodi. Fees Master s degree students do not have any tuition fees. However, they are required to pay the Student Union membership fee of 142 euro per academic year or 76 euro per semester. Membership entitles Master s degree students for subsidized meals in campus restaurants, student healthcare and various discounts on and off campus. ICS Staff: Dr. Daniel Rellstab Head of the Programme Lecturer in Cultural Studies Fabriikki, room F244 daniel.rellstab(a)uva.fi Office Hours: Wednesdays or by appointment Prof. Esa Hyyryläinen Fabriikki, room F333 esa.hyyrylainen(a)uva.fi Office hours: by appointment only Prof. Christoph Parry Fabriikki, room F465 chpa(a)uva.fi Office hours: by appointment only 8 9

6 Prof. Ari Salminen Fabriikki, room F331 ari.salminen(a)uva.fi Office hours: by appointment only Marjukka Räisänen Coordinator of International Education Student guidance marjukka.raisanen(a)uva.fi; philtech(a)uva.fi tel , +358 (0) Fabriikki, room F3421 Office hours: Mondays and Thursdays or by appointment ICS Course descriptions: COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Code and credits: HALL2027, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: During this course the student learns to understand the diversity in public administration and management and gets an introduction to the study of diversity. Core content: The emphasis is on comparative approach to national governments and their public administrations. Otenyo and Lind eds.: Comparative Public Administration: The Essential Readings. Articles (announced during lectures). Oxford Completion of the course: Exam based on lectures and literature. Evaluation: Exam 1 5 or fail. Time: 2 nd year, autumn PUBLIC ETHICS Code and credits: HALL3011, 8 ECTS Learning outcomes: Based on administrative ethics doctrine and scientific literature, the course deepens the understanding on moral theories, ethical values, and different ways of improving integrity in governance and public sector organizations. Core content: The content of the course is focused on the following issues: ethical doctrines and global values; decision making and ethics management; corruption in developed and developing countries. Salminen (ed.). Ethical Governance: A Citizen Perspective. Vaasan yliopiston julkaisuja. Tutkimuksia 294. Public Management Quah (ed.): Different Paths to Curbing Corruption: Lessons from Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. Emerald Books scientific articles (specified during the lectures). Completion of the course: Exam based on lectures, literature, and case studies. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH METHODS Code and credits: ICSC3004, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The course deepens the student s understanding of methodological possibilities of the master s thesis. Core content: Key themes are comparison as the basis of all methodologically valid thinking, cultural studies methodology, and the most widely used empirical methods of public management and of methods used in qualitatively oriented communication research. Hauser, Stefan & Luginbühl, Martin (eds.) 2012: Contrastive Media Analysis. Amsterdam etc.: John Benjamins. Ragin, Charles S. 1987: The Comparative Method: Moving Beyond Qualitative and Quantitative Strategies. Berkeley: UCP. Van Thiel: Research Methods in Public Administration and Public Management. Abingdon Johnson, Richard et al. (eds.) 2004: The Practice of Cultural Studies. London: Sage. Completion of the course: Exam based on lectures and literature, possible workshops. Time: 1 st year, spring Contact person: Lecturer / Professor RESEARCH SEMINAR (HALL) Code and credits: HALL3014, 10 ECTS Learning outcomes: The aim of the brief seminar sessions held every month (approx meetings / academic year) is 1) to accomplish a plan of the thesis during the autumn semester and 2) to produce an interim report of the thesis before the end of spring semester. The sessions aim at developing the basic skills in academic writing and familiarizing the students with the requirements set for research work. Content: The research seminar is divided into two segments: the Preparatory Seminar and the Research Seminar. The Preparatory Seminar starts by examining fundamental questions of public administration. The preparatory seminar introduces the basic principles of academic research process and deepens the student s knowledge of Public Management as a major subject. The Research Seminar segment follows, starting the academic research process. Active participation in the seminar sessions is required throughout the academic year. Teaching methods: Supervised seminar sessions. Evaluation: Written assignment. Pass/fail. Literature on the field of the thesis. Time: 1 st year spring through to 2nd year autumn RESEARCH SEMINAR (ICS) Code and credits: ICSC3001, 10 ECTS Learning outcomes: The students gain the competence to do independent research work; they write the first 40 pages of their MA thesis. Content: The seminar, which begins in January and ends in December of the same calendar year, aims at helping the student to find suitable thesis topics, at increasing the depth of their knowledge of research methods and at helping them to acquire research skills. The students are expected to provide a research proposal of the topic of the thesis during the spring semester, to write a 40-page interim report before the end of the autumn semester. Active participation in the seminar sessions is required (weekly meetings during the spring semester, group seminars in the autumn semester). Teaching methods: Supervised seminar sessions 30 hours. Evaluation: Active participation, research proposal, interim report. Pass/fail. Drew, Paul et al. (eds.) 2006: Talk and Interaction in Social Research Methods. London etc.: Sage. Litosseliti, Lia (ed.) 2010: Research Methods in Linguistics. London: Continuum. Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree and 1 st semester studies in the ICS programme 10 11

7 Time: 1 st year spring through to 2nd year fall Contact person: Lecturer / Professor, ICS THESIS (HALL) Code and credits: HALL3015, 40 ECTS Learning outcomes: Ability to do independent research work. Content: Independent research work. Academic research of public administration from the point of view of administrative operations and structures. Teaching methods: Evaluation: Writing a thesis, maturity exam. Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree and advanced level studies in major subject. Time: 1 st and 2 nd year Additional information: Starting from , all master s theses will be checked with the Turnitin plagiarism detection software. THESIS (ICS) Code and credits: ICSC3100, 40 ECTS Learning outcomes: Ability to do independent research. Content: Ability to do independent research work. Academic research of a problem related to intercultural communication, multiculturalism or comparative cultural studies. Teaching methods: Guided, yet independent research. Evaluation: Writing a thesis, maturity exam. Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree and advanced level studies in major subject. Time: 1 st and 2 nd year Contact person: Lecturer / Professor, ICS Additional information: Starting from , all master s theses will be checked with the Turnitin plagiarism detection software. PERSONAL STUDY PLAN (PSP) Code and credits: OPIS0024, 1 ECTS Learning outcomes: Students are able to plan their studies according to the degree structure. Content: All Master s degree students do a Personal Study Plan (PSP) at the beginning of their studies. The PSP is an informal agreement between the student and the Faculty and it can be rechecked and updated during the studies. PSP is a timetable of the courses the student is planning to take. Evaluation: Steps: 1) Study the Handbook for Master s Degree and Doctoral Students (University of Vaasa, Academic Information, University Studies in Finland, Practical Information and the part of your own Master s Programme) and courses on the websites. 2) Fill in the Personal Study Plan form. 3) Discuss the personal study plan with the Coordinator of International Education / ICS (take the plan with you). 4) You can update your study plan during your studies. Contact person: Coordinator of International Education / ICS INFORMATION SKILLS I Code and credits: OPIS0025, 1 ECTS Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student is able to recognize different kinds of information resources and apply various information retrieval tools in an efficient way. Content: General principles of information seeking, basic information retrieval techniques, information resources and library services needed in the studies, ethical use of retrieved information. Teaching methods: Obligatory workshops 4 h, online training Evaluation: Online assignments and online tests Language: English Online course material Contact person: Information specialist Heidi Troberg, Tritonia Additional information: INFORMATION SKILLS II Code and credits: OPIS0026, 1 ECTS Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student is able to retrieve scholarly information from international databases using advanced search techniques and to evaluate search results critically. Content: Systematic information seeking, construction of search strategies using advanced search techniques, knowledge of subject specific resources and reference techniques in the student s own discipline, critical evaluation of information sources. Teaching methods: Obligatory lecture 2 h, online training Evaluation: Online assignments and online tests Language: English Online course material Prerequisites: OPIS0025 Information Skills I Time: The course should be done simultaneously with Research Seminar or just when starting the thesis. Contact person: Information specialist Heidi Troberg, Tritonia Additional information: WRITING ACADEMIC ENGLISH Code and credits: KENG9212, 5 ECTS Course aim: B2 C1 Learning outcomes: The student becomes aware of the characteristic features of academic writing, can identify, practice and master the principles of academic writing, and can apply them. The student develops critical and analytical reading skills, and can produce and review academic texts. The student also recognizes the challenges s/ he faces as the user of English as a foreign language, and learns what constitutes plagiarism and academic dishonesty. Content: The students will be introduced to the notions of audience, purpose, register and style as they pertain to academic writing. They will also learn about the structure and organization of academic texts such as summaries, definitions, data commentaries, reviews, research plans and research papers. The students will practice analytical reading, and identify rhetorical strategies used in academic writing. The students will also develop critical reading and note-taking skills, as well as learn and apply the principles of documentation. In addition, attention will be brought to frequent patterns produced by users of English as a foreign language in academic texts. Teaching: 30 hours Requirements for the credit units: The students produce short written assignments and a longer final written assignment. They should also participate actively in class. The Harbrace College Handbook and other materials as instructed. Time: 1st year, autumn Contact person: Course provided by the Language Centre. INTRODUCTION TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Code and credits: ICSC3003, 7 ECTS Learning outcomes: The students familiarize themselves with the most important concepts, issues, and traditions in the field of intercultural communication research. They are able to critically evaluate existing theories of intercultural communication as well as the methodologies used to do research on intercultural communication and multiculturalism. They learn to understand phenomena and processes of communication across cultural borders. Content: History of Intercultural Communication Research, Approaches to Intercultural Communication and Multiculturalism, Migration and Globalization, Stereotypes and Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World, Communicating as Non- Native Speaker, Communicating in a Lingua Franca, Multilingual Communication. Teaching methods: Lectures 20 hours and guided study groups Evaluation: Learning diary and take-home exam. On a scale of 1 5 or fail. Selected papers of (among): Paulston, Christina et al. 2012: Handbook of Intercultural Discourse and Communication. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell. (Available in Ebrary.) Blackledge, Adrian 2005: Discourse and Power in a Multilingual World. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins. Blommaert, Jan 2010: The Sociolinguistics of Globalization. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Harris, Roxy, Rampton Ben (eds.) 2003: The Language, Ethnicity and Race Reader. London/New York: Routledge. Holliday, Adrian et al. 2010: Intercultural Communication: An Advanced Resource Book for Students. 2nd ed.: Lon

8 don/new York: Routledge. Plus classical papers on ICC. Selected papers of (among): Paulston, Christina et al. 2012: Handbook of Intercultural Discourse and Communication. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell. (Available in Ebrary.) Blackledge, Adrian 2005: Discourse and Power in a Multilingual World. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins. Blommaert, Jan 2010: The Sociolinguistics of Globalization. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Harris, Roxy, Rampton Ben (eds.) 2003: The Language, Ethnicity and Race Reader. London/New York: Routledge. Holliday, Adrian et al. 2010: Intercultural Communication: An Advanced Resource Book for Students. 2nd ed.: London/New York: Routledge. Plus classical papers on ICC. Time: 1 st year, fall Contact person: ICS Lecturer CULTURE, HISTORY, AND IDENTITY Code and credits: CCSK1002, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The course develops an understanding of different cultures and their relation to cultural and historical backgrounds. Content: The course introduces the concepts of culture, history, nationalism, and identity. We will begin with the birth of the modern individuality and nationalism, and examine the changes in the notion of identity over three hundred years with examples from all over the world. Teaching methods: Lectures 20 hours Evaluation: Exam based on the lectures and literature. On a scale of 1 5 or fail. Leerssen 2007: National Thought and Europe. A Cultural History. Or as instructed by the lecturer. Contact person: Professor, CCS CULTURAL TRANSFER IN LITERATURE AND THE MEDIA Code and credits: CCSK1003, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The course enables the students to evaluate the impact of cultural differences to the supply and reception of foreign movies, music, art, history writing, and literature. Content: Comparative literature; imagology; the origins and influence of ethnic, religious and other stereotypes. Cultural institutions (e.g. publication, circulation and criticism) and the mechanisms of cultural transfer. Teaching methods: Lectures 16 hours Assessment: Take-home exam or written assignment. One of the following: 1. Bassnett: Comparative A Critical Introduction Corbineau-Hoffmann, A: Einführung in die Komparatistik Aaltonen, Sirkku: Time-Sharing on Stage. Drama Translation in Theatre and Society Contact person: Professor, CCS CULTURE, COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION: ESSENTIAL READINGS Code and credits: ICSC2004, 7 ECTS Learning outcomes: The student gains a good understanding of functioning and organization of communication, of commonalities and differences of communication in different contexts and cultures and in multicultural and multilingual settings. S/he understands the specificities of communication in organizations and how research is conducted in this area. The student is able to critically review different strands of communication research. Content: Approaches to culture, communication and talkin-interaction with a specific emphasis on talk at work, intercultural communication, and culture, discourse, and power. Teaching methods: Reading Seminar 24 hours Evaluation: Active participation in class discussions on the assigned texts and a 15-page essay. On a scale of 1 5 or fail. Selected papers of (among): Drew, Paul & John Heritage (eds.) 1992: Talk at Work. Interaction in institutional settings. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Meyer, Bernd et al. (eds.) 2010: Multilingualism At Work. From Policies to Practices in Public, Business and Medical Settings. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins. Gumperz, John et al. (eds.) 1986: Directions in Sociolinguistics. The Ethnography of Communication. Oxford etc., Blackwell. Holmes, Janet et al. 2010: The Handbook of Language and Gender. Malden etc.: Blackwell. Time: 1 st year autumn through to 1 st year spring Contact person: Lecturer, ICS FINNISH FOR FOREIGNERS I Code and credits: KSUO5111, 5 ECTS Aim: The student has basic knowledge of Finnish pronunciation. S/he is able to communicate in everyday life situations, to read simple texts and to write about a familiar subject, such as her/his own life. Content: Basic grammar and vocabulary for everyday life in Finnish. Short introduction to Finnish culture. Teaching: Lectures and exercises 60 hours Requirements for the credit units: Participation in lectures and exercises. Oral and written exercises in class. Passing grade for the vocabulary work. A written exam. White, Leila (2012): From Start to Finnish. A Short Course in Finnish (chapters 1 24) or Gehring, Sonja & Sanni Heinzmann (2010): Suomen mestari I. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. According to the lecturer s instructions Supplementary material: White, Leila (2008): A Grammar Book of Finnish or White, Leila (2008): Suomen kielioppia ulkomaalaisille. Evaluation: On a scale of 1 5 or fail. The grade consists of attendance and active participation in class, assessment of work done during the course and a written exam at the end of the course. Contact person: Marjut Männistö Language of instruction: To be taught in Finnish and English. GOVERNMENT AND MANAGEMENT Code and credits: HALL2026, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: Students learn to understand the interplay of politicians, public managers, citizens and different organizations at global, European and national levels of public governance. Core Content: The course gives a comprehensive picture of ever more internationalized governments and their practices from a management perspective. Fraser-Moleketi ed.: The World We Could Win: Administering Global Governance. Amsterdam Herman, Risse and Brewer eds.: Transnational Identities: Becoming European in the EU. Lanham Pollitt and Bouckaert: Public Management Reform: A Comparative Analysis, New Public Management, Governance and the Neo-Weberian State (3rd edition). Oxford Announced documents and articles. Completion of the course: An exam based on lectures and literature, workshops and group papers. Evaluation: Essays 1 5 or fail. Additional information: This course is intended also for those students who are conducting internationalization studies with literature option. CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT Code and credits: HALL3018, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The course helps to understand how cultural differences shape managerial practices in organizations. Core Content: The emphasis is on specifically cross-cultural issues at all levels of management in governments, non-profit organizations and business organizations. Smith, Peterson and Thomas eds.: The Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management Research. Sage Articles (announced during lectures). Completion of the course: Exam based on lectures and literature, workshops. Time: 1 st year, spring 14 15

9 CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC MANAGEMENT Code and credits: HALL3023, 8 ECTS Learning outcomes: The course deepens the understanding of Public Management as an academic discipline with its distinctive identity. Students learn to recognize the main developmental phases of administrative theory from traditional public administration to current public management and from government to governance. Core Content: The emphasis is on traditional and modern texts that have contributed in shaping the discipline. Future alternatives for administrative theory will be also discussed during the course. O Leary, Van Slyke and Kim eds.: The Future of Public Administration, Public Management and Public Service around the World: The Minnowbrook Perspective. Washington 2010 (available from Ebrary via Nelli-portal). Shafritz, Hyde & Parke (ed.): Classics of Public Administration (5th edition) Harmon & Mayer: Organization Theory for Public Administration. Glenview Simon: Administrative Behavior (4th edition). New York Completion of the course: Self-study; exam based on literature. MANAGING HYBRIDITY Code and credits: HALL2030, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: On successful completion of the course, students will be able to recognize the key managerial challenges and opportunities related to combining features of public and private in organizations. Completion of the course helps students also to understand how the current variety of available organizational forms arises from consecutive ideas of Classical Public Administration, New Public Management and New Public Governance. Core Content: Special emphasis is given to public, private and hybrid forms of organization used in Finland to perform public interest tasks. Billis ed.: Hybrid Organizations and the Third Sector: Challenges for Practice, Theory and Policy. Houndmills Hyyryläinen & Viinamäki: Benefits of Hybridity in Organizations: Views from Public, Private and the Third Sector. International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology 1:2 (2011), (available at Karré: Heads and Tails: Both Sides of the Coin: An Analysis of Hybrid Organizations in the Dutch Waste Management Sector. The Hague Completion of the course: Exam based on lectures and literature. Additional information: Teaching in English, exams in English or in Finnish. PRACTICAL TRAINING Code and credits: OPIS0035, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The objective is to deepen the student s expertise and to strengthen and adapt theoretical skills into practice. In practical training one learns to identify and develop one s working life skills. A part of completing practical training is to reflect on one s own competencies. Content: Three-month continuous, full-time practical training in an organization. The student writes a report of 5 10 pages about the practical training. The report should include a description of the organization and the work tasks as well as a reflection on one s own learning experience during the practical training period in relation to one s studies. A copy of the testimonial and the written report have to be delivered to the coordinator of international education for approval after the practical training. Evaluation: Pass/fail. Time: 1 st or 2 nd year Contact person: Coordinator of International Education Additional information: Practical training is an optional unit in the Master s degree FINNISH FOR FOREIGNERS II Code and credits: KSUO5112, 5 ECTS Previous studies: Finnish for Foreigners I, or equivalent knowledge of Finnish. Aim: The student can express her/his opinion, arrange for a meeting and write brief texts on familiar subjects (for example an message). Content: The emphasis is on different kinds of themes such as me and my history, everyday life, working life and society. Students will improve their practical language skills. Teaching: Lectures and exercises 60 hours Requirements for the credit units: Participation in lectures and exercises. Oral and written exercises in class. A passing grade in group work. A written exam. White, Leila (2008): A Grammar Book of Finnish or White, Leila (2008): Suomen kielioppia ulkomaalaisille. Other materials provided by the lecturer Evaluation: on a scale of 1 5 or fail. The grade consists of attendance, active participation in class and a written exam at the end of the course. Time: 2 nd year spring Contact person: Marjut Männistö Language of instruction: To be taught in Finnish and English. SEMIOTICS Code and credits: CCSK1004, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The students are familiar with the main traditions of semiotics, and they know the most important semiotic concepts. They are able to apply semiotic instruments to analyze texts, pictures, and multimodal texts (for example, advertisements) in different media (Newspapers, TV, Internet, etc.) in order to understand how these texts function. Content: Basic sign conceptions, traditions of semiotics, application of semiotics, multimodal semiotics, media semiotics, social semiotics. Teaching methods: Lectures 20 hours Evaluation: Exam based on lectures and literature. On a scale of 1 5 or fail. Chandler, Daniel 2007: Semiotics. The Basics. 2nd ed.: London: Routledge. Van Leeuwen, Theo 2005: Introducing Social Semiotics. London: Routledge. Time: 2 nd year, autumn Contact person: Lecturer, ICS FINNISH HISTORY AND CULTURE Code and credits: CCSK1005, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: Introductory course (in English) on Finnish history, culture, and society. The course is particularly recommended to international students. Content: The course (taught in English) will provide the student with an overview of Finnish history and culture, particularly from the time of autonomy (1809) onwards. The main focus will be on Finnish culture, identity, and the politics of the welfare-state. Teaching methods: Lectures 16 hours Evaluation: Exam based on the lectures and literature, on a scale of 1 5 or fail. Kirby, David: A Concise History of Finland. UK: Cambridge University Press, Time: 2 nd year, spring Contact person: Professor, CCS PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE Code and credits: FILO1011, 3 ECTS Aim of the course: On completing the course students will know basic questions of philosophy of science and ethics of science and problems related to concept and theory formation and explaining in science. Completion of the course: 10 hours of lectures on the starting points, objectives and requirements of scientific thinking and research. A book exam. A. F. Chalmers, What Is This Thing Called Science? OR J. Elster, Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences OR J. Elster, Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences and Alex Rosenberg, The Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction. 2nd edition. Time: 2 nd year, autumn 16 17

10 Teacher: University lecturer Tommi Lehtonen. Organiser: Faculty of Philosophy CULTURAL CURRENTS Code and credits: CCS3002, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The student gains tools to understand and analyze the interaction and consequences of culture diversity in different fields (theatre, literature, movies, science). The student will also recognize consequences of interaction such as the melting pot or salad model, recognizes positive and negative aspects of cultural surfaces both historically and in today s globalized world. Content: Analysis of the significance and everyday visibility of cultural interfaces for instance in art and science. Reflection on the meaning of power relations in cultural formations. Teaching methods: lectures 24 hours Evaluation: active participation in lectures and written essay. On a scale of 1 5 or fail. supplementary material in essay writing: Delisle, Jean & Judith Woodsworth (1995), Translators through History. (selected parts): Tymoczko, Maria (2006): Reconceptualizing Translation Theory. Integrating Non-Western Thought about Translation, in Hermans, T. (eds.), Translating Others, Volume 1. (100s) Bachmann-Medick, Doris (Hg): Kultur als Text (partially), Chiellino, Carmine (Hg.) Interkulturelle Literatur in Deutschland : ein Handbuch (partially) (total. approx. 100 pages) Contact person: CCS professor COMPARATIVE CULTURAL STUDIES Code and credits: CCS3001, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student is aware of the diversity of culture and identity concepts and understands perspective linkage related to cultural encounters. Content: concepts and definitions of culture perspective of cultural research concepts of identity problems of cultural comparison questions of globalization and multiculturalism Teaching methods: lectures 16 hours Evaluation: active participation in lectures and written assignment. On a scale of 1 5 or fail. Joep Leerssen, National Thought in Europe Alasdair MacIntyre, Whose Justice? Which Rationality?, 2003, pp Contact person: CCS professor TRANSNATIONAL LEARNING AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Code and credits: ALUE3018, 10 ECTS Learning outcomes: The course provides an understanding of transnational institutions, for instance the OECD, EU and UN based conventions, such as World Heritage Convention, as well as transnational communities, programs, and projects. The student will have an understanding of regional development in international context. The student will be familiar with European cross-border programs as well as various forms and methods of transnational learning like benchmarking, and open method of co-ordination. Core content: Theories and methods of transnational learning, Interreg programs, Smart specialization strategies, Europe Horizon Teaching methods: Lectures and essay. Mariussen & Virkkala (eds.): Learning Transnational Learning. The Case of Regional and Local Development. Routledge EU programmes and programme evaluations. Evaluation: Essays and exam. On a scale of 1 5 or fail. Contact person: Professor Seija Virkkala Additional Information: Teaching in English, essays in English or in Finnish. ACADEMIC WRITING CLINIC, 0 ECTS Learning outcomes: reading carefully the first chapter of the thesis and discuss it in great detail with the student, teaching a sufficient level of skill so that the student can manage on their own Teaching methods: a discussion of other students work during a limited number of joint sessions Evaluation: active participation Time: autumn (and spring semester) Contact person: lecturer Jukka Tiusanen EUROPEAN GOVERNANCE Code and credits: FIHA1002, 5 ECTS Learning outcomes: The course provides an understanding of European governance. In the end of the course the student will be familiar with the functioning of the European Union. Core content: The emphasis is on the basics of the 1) EU-organization and decision-making, 2) EU law and domestic regulation, 3) Europe of regions, 4) governing welfare in Europe, 5) co-ordination and management of the EU-structural funds projects. 1. McCormick: Understanding the European Union: A Concise Introduction. Palgrave MacMillan Articles (announced during lectures) Teaching methods: Lectures max 15 hours. Completion of the course: Exam based on lectures and literature. Grading: On a scale of 1 5 / fail

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