Study Guide

Objective

You are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork. You are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.

Content

- Basics of intercultural communication
- Principles of group dynamics and teamwork

Materials

Materials and literature announced at the beginning of the study unit. Course materials available in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

Students who have acquired similar competence elsewhere can apply for accreditation of prior learning (RPL).

Student workload

Contact teaching 50h (includes 20 hours of lectures and 30 hours of workshops), learning assignments 30h, literature 10h, teamwork 10h, self study 30h, Evaluation and feedback 5h

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student cannot demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the course contents in the written exam. For example, s/he does not understand the key concepts and is not able to apply them in examples.
The student's participation in pair and group work is insufficient. Her/ his contribution to the group outcome cannot be verified by peer feedback and teacher observations.