Intercultural Communication for Global Work (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

After the course, the student can:
-describe his/her own cultural identity
-utilise cultural frameworks to understand cultural concepts
-adapt communication in culturally diverse contexts
-work as a member of a culturally diverse team
-utilise knowledge on business cultures in work-related situations
-compile and present a cultural project to showcase application of theories in a practical context

-Cultural Awareness and Cultural Identity
-Intercultural Teams
-Communicating with Cultures
-Working with Cultures
-Exploring cultures through media and projects

Implementation in autumn 2023, exact dates in the schedule
Kick-off session during orientation days

Objective

The student
- is aware of cultural identities and appreciates different cultural values and norms
- has a better understanding of how each culture perceives e.g. time and space, verbal and nonverbal communication, or approaches to teamwork
- has cultural competence to interact with people from different cultures
- knows theoretical frameworks on culture and can apply them to authentic situations
- is aware of varying practices in different business cultures
- is able to apply knowledge and skills in working and communicating with ease and confidence in intercultural situations

Content

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

Materials

Will be provided on course workspace. Use of all other relevant material is encouraged.

Teaching methods

Independent/pair work; Applied research, reporting and presenting; Online meetings in groups.

Independent/pair research and reflection

Interactive online meetings
Team discussions and sharing
Reading materials

Exam schedules

No examinations.

International connections

Innovation pedagogy; international and business-life oriented assignment-based individual/pair work

Individual/pair study supported by peer discussions and teacher guidance
Co-creation and co-teaching
Assignment-based and continuous assessment

Completion alternatives

The student can apply for accreditation prior to the course starts.
Alternative ways must be discussed with course teachers.

Student workload

5ECTS, 135 hours student work
-applied research
-reporting
-presenting
-working as pairs
-discussing and sharing in teams

Meetings integrated with Business English Communication course. Meetings are compulsory even if student takes only one of the courses.

Further information

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