3607293: C12_Intercultural Communication - Exercise course

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Semester:WS 13/14
Type:Exercise
Language:English
Scheduled in semester:5
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:30.0 L / 22.5 h
Self-directed study time:67.5 h

Module coordination/Lecturers

Curricula

Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (01.10.2008)
Bachelor's degree programme in Business Information Systems (01.10.2008)
Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (01.09.2012)

Modules

Description

  • Concepts, theories and models of intercultural communication
  • The value systems in cultures and their connection to human behaviour
  • Developing intercultural awareness
  • Intercultural management

Qualifications

  • Participants…
    • acquire concepts, theories and models of intercultural communication
    • state the dimensions of national cultures and how values develop in a culture
    • are familiar with aspects and strategies of intercultural management
    • analyze and review conversational situations by assessing and evaluating specific parameters
    • understand the connection between values, behaviour and communication
    • understand the connection between values, behaviour and communication
    • act sensitively and successfully in intercultural contact situations
    • develop personal cultural awareness
    • deal with diversity and heterogeneity

Lectures Method

  • Group & individual work
  • Presentations, lectures
  • Blended learning

Literature

Required reading:

  • will be announced

Recommended reading:
  • Hall, Edward T. & Mildred Reed Hall. (1990). Understanding Cultural Differences: Germans, French and Americans. B&T.
  • Trompenaars, Fons & Hampden-Turner Charles. (2000). Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.