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Module code: EPS.IC |
1VU (1 hour per week) |
0,5 |
Semester: 1 |
Mandatory course: yes |
Language of instruction:
English |
Assessment:
Attendance & participation in class
[updated 14.03.2023]
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EPS.IC European Project Semester, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2024
, semester 1, mandatory course
IPS.IC (P231-0152) International Project Semester, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2020
, semester 1, mandatory course
Suitable for exchange students (learning agreement)
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15 class hours (= 11.25 clock hours) over a 15-week period. The total student study time is 15 hours (equivalent to 0.5 ECTS credits). There are therefore 3.75 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
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Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
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Recommended as prerequisite for:
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Module coordinator:
Dr. Julia Frisch |
Lecturer: Dr. Julia Frisch
[updated 24.07.2024]
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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be able: - to identify and discuss essential aspects of intercultural communication, - to establish a connection between theoretical models and practical intercultural issues, - to identify and analyze reasons for misunderstandings between members of different cultures, - to understand their personal and professional life in relation to their own culture, the culture of team members and the culture of their host country, - to organize group work in a multicultural team, - to identify and solve conflicts a multicultural team, - to improve their empathy towards others and their intercultural communication skills, - to show compromise, tolerance, and respect for others, - to further develop of confidence in themselves and trust in others.
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Module content:
Discussion of fundamental questions of intercultural communication: - Culture and cultural identity - Dealing with prejudices and stereotypes - Acculturation and culture shock - Verbal and non-verbal communication - Examples of culture models and intercultural communication strategies Discussion of issues relating to collaboration in multicultural teams: - Establishing ground rules for the team - Dealing with conflict Case studies and examples will be adapted to the needs of the students.
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Recommended or required reading:
Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G. and Minkov, M., 2010. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill. Lewis, R., 2018. When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures. 4th ed. Nicholas Brealey Publishing. Required online reading and further literature will be given to participants during the course.
[updated 26.08.2022]
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