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International context is everyday reality also in academic labour field. The number of nationalities has increased both in working communities and in customers in Finland rapidly especially in the capital area; and therefore created need for information how the culture affects in everyday encounters... Read more...
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NOTICE - NEW ENGLISH WEB SITE!
You can find out new English web site from:
www.helsinki.fi/interculturalencounters
Are You interested in applying to the
25 credits Minor Module in INTERCULTURAL ENCOUNTERS?
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS ON NOW!
The application period is on until May 15th, 2009
More information:
http://www.helsinki.fi/interculturalencounters/news/news.html
Application Process 2009
Interested in the Minor Module?
The application period for the academic year 2009/2010
ends May 15th 2009 .
More information concerning the application process:
http://www.helsinki.fi/interculturalencounters/news/news.html
and
www.helsinki.fi/interculturalencounters/admission/apply_minor.html
Interested in the Master's Degree Programme?
The application period for the academic year 2009/2010
ended February 2nd, 2009
Thank you for your applications!
Application Process 2008
Application dates February 20th to April 25th 2008.
In the spring 2008 it is possible to apply only for the minor studies.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION
Intercultural Encounters (25credits)
English or Finnish skills are required of applicants as well as orientation towards intercultural encounters. Studies are completed during the academic year of 2006-2007. Priority is given to those with the major in Latin American Studies, Comparative Religion, Speech Communication and Social Psychology. 8 places are reserved for non-Finnish students.
Following enclosures are needed with application form :
•Transcript
• Free-form application
Applicants should write a free-form letter in which they tell about themselves, their background, and career goals and explain the reasons why they want to study on Intercultural Encounters. The applicants should show that they are committed to finishing the studies within one academic year.
Application with enclosures should be submitted by April 25th 2008.
The enclosures will not be returned.
Content and quality of previous studies, language skills, intercultural experience, motivation and involvement with studies on Intercultural Encounters will be considered in the decision. The list of accepted students will be placed on the board of the studies on Intercultural Encounters (Renvall-institute, Unioninkatu 38 A) in June. Accepted student will get acceptation letter by e-mail. They must confirm their place by Friday 1st of August 2008.
More information on the studies in Intercultural Encounters and about the application process:
• Co-ordinator Heidi Johansson, tel. 09-191 22435 and email heidi.johansson(at)helsinki.fi
Teaching 2007-2008
Preliminary information about teaching 2007-2008 available on teaching page
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