Intercultural communication
Intercultural communication is a minor subject provided by the Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology. The courses offered represents each main area in the field, and the subject deals with how to understand the challenges involved in intercultural encounters, dialogue and communication in various contexts. How can we make communication work or reach a dialogue beyond cultural barriers and stereotypes? What does intercultural competence mean and what does it require from us? How are we as individuals affected by different forms of intercultural mobility?
Please note that the subject has been discontinued as of 17.6.2025. Therefore the Academic year 2025-2026 is the last year courses are arranged in the subject.
Courses 2025–2026
To read more about course content and times, click on the correct course version in the Study Guide.
BASIC STUDIES
Introduction to Intercultural Communication (5 ECTS), online course.
Link to the Study Guide for more information about the course.
Time: 1.9.2025–31.7.2026.
Price: 60€
Teacher: Salma Abdulmagied.
Enrolment 11.8.2025–13.5.2026.
No prerequisites.
Link to enrolment
Registration to the course takes place continuously during the year. After registration, you will receive notification of admission and access to the course.
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Encounters and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Intercultural Communication – Critical Perspectives
The following three courses are mandatory if you want to have Intercultural communication as a minor subject as part of your degree.
We offer study guidance at the open university. You can schedule a guidance session here.
Gräsbeck, Carina
Continuous Learning Counselor
Fabriksgatan 2, 20500 ÅBO
+3582 215 4644
carina.grasbeck@abo.fi
