Study Guide

Objective

After successfully completing the course, you understand the concept of culture and cultural dimensions. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork. You are able to reflect on the knowledge and skills required to become a competent intercultural communicator in global networks.

Content

- Self-management skills
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication

Materials

In Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures and workshops

Completion alternatives

The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.

Student workload

14 hours of lectures and workshops, 2 hours for exam and assessment, 20 hours for writing the learning diary and 18 hours of self-study and group tasks

Further information

Workshops require attendance and active participation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters.