Global communication skills (4cr)

Objective

The course provides the student with a basic foundation and tools to become culturally competent. The student develops an understanding of the cultural challenges that multicultural workplaces are facing. The student learns to understand others? communication styles. The student will gain practical advice and tips on understanding international audience. The student gains cultural sensitivity and competence as well as practical tools to reduce cross-cultural misunderstanding and encourage positive cross-cultural working relationships.

Content

- The concept of cultural awareness, developing cultural awareness
- Cultural values and attitudes
- Communication styles
- Language issues
- Working together across cultures
- Project communication across cultures

Qualifications

Mandatory first year English course.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Receiving the credit requires a completion of all course tasks, attendance of min. 50 % of the scheduled studies and a submission of a complete learning diary within the given time limit.

Grade 1: The student demonstrates a modest understanding of cross-cultural issues delt with in the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a good understanding of the cross-cultural issues dealt with in the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the cross-cultural issues dealt with in the course.

Materials

Will be available on the course Moodle platform.