Intercultural Communication (2cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After successfully completing the course, you understand cultural dimensions that are involved in human interaction in international business contexts. 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.

Content

- Self-management
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication and etiquette
- Pluri- and multilingualism in international business

Location and time

Face-to-face sessions take place o campus according to the schedules in two separate groups.

Materials

Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable)
Other materials available in Moodle

Teaching methods

The course contains lectures and communication assignments and workshops. After each lesson you reflect on your learning and experience by writing an entry to the learning blog in Moodle.

Exam schedules

The exam takes place at the end of the course in late April. The first resit is in later May and the last resit option in late August 2026.

Completion alternatives

If you have completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication, you can apply for RPL in Peppi.

Student workload

20 hours of lectures and workshops, including assessment; approx. 30 hours of self-study and group tasks

Further information

Workshops require attendance