Intercultural Communication (3op)

Osaamistavoitteet

B2: Vantage ? Fluent and spontaneous communication
Aims: The discipline of Intercultural Communication generally aims to boost the communication competence of people planning to join careers that engage a considerable amount of intercultural interaction, in e.g. multinational companies, education field or tourism industry.

This introductory level course will expose students to the fundamental principles of intercultural communication. Students will also practice intercultural communication skills. The objective is to develop the students? perception and appreciation of different cultures, including their own, e.g. values, communication styles, life styles, etc.

Learning outcomes: Students gain insightful intercultural communication knowledge and tips for working with or in other cultures. They also improve their analytical skills in regard to communication between different cultural backgrounds in international and local contexts (e.g. gender, racial, professional, ethnic, organizational, etc.). Such skills will help increase the students? communication confidence as well as boost their perception of other cultures as assets rather than liabilities.

Sisältö

Introduction - definitions and history
Identity & perception of self in different cultures
Emotions
Stereotypes ? of perception, national/general
Language & culture
Adaptation to new cultural environments
Intercultural communication competence (basics)
Presentations
Self-evaluation & feedback

Esitietovaatimukset

B2: Vantage ? Fluent and spontaneous communication

Lisätiedot

Exchange students are encouraged to take part in the course