Intercultural Communication (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Contents:
- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures

Lessons in the autumn semester 2021.
6.9.2021 at 13-16.30
4.10.2021 at 13-16.30
25.10.2021 at 13-16.30
15.11.2021 at 13-16.30
13.12.2021 at 13-16.30

Objective

After completing this course the student
- is able to interact with people from different cultures
- knows the various frameworks on cultures and have a better understanding of how each culture perceives i.e. time and space, face and face-saving, verbal and nonverbal communication
- appreciates the differences in cultural beliefs and communication practices
- is able to apply his/her knowledge and skills in working and communicating with ease and confidence in intercultural situations

Content

Contents:
- cultural frameworks
- cultural awareness and identity
- cultural briefing
- national cultures and cultural influences
- intercultural communication skills
- culture in teams, business cultures

Materials

Material on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Teaching in the lessons, working in small groups, independent studying, flipped learning, working life-based learning, self-reflection

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Teaching in the lessons, working in small groups, independent studying, flipped learning, working life based learning, self-reflection

Student workload

The course includes course tasks, tasks done during the lessons and homework tasks. More specific instructions on itslearning.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The assessment is based on attending the lessons and course tasks.