Cross-culture communication Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2021

Module name:	Cross-culture communication
Module code:	CCC
Programme code:	W3-S2MS21.2021
Semester:	winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction:	English
Form of verification:	course work
ECTS credits:	2
Description:	The main aim of the module is to familiarize students with the cultural differences between regions of the world and language areas. Working in the foreign service requires skills in proper communication with representatives of different cultures.
Prerequisites:	The student should know at least one foreign language at B2 level. It is also recommended to have the experience of at least one semester of studies under the Erasmus + program or other program financing studies abroad at first-cycle studies.
Key reading:	(no information given)

Learning outcome of the module	Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
He/she is equipped with in-depth intercultural communication competences. [CCC_K_1]	MS_2_K01 [5/5] MS_2_K05 [5/5] MS_2_K06 [5/5] MS_2_K07 [5/5]
He/she is aware of the constant need to improve his language competences. [CCC_K_2]	MS_2_K07 [5/5] MS_2_K08 [5/5]
Can quickly analyze communication patterns appropriate for a given intercultural area. [CCC_U_1]	MS_2_U01 [4/5]
Is able to adapt the style of own communication in oral and written form to the cultural requirements of a selected region of the world. [CCC_U_2]	MS_2_U07 [4/5]
Has knowledge of the intercultural differences between different regions of the world. [CCC_W_1]	MS_2_W05 [5/5]
Has knowledge of how to communicate with representatives of other cultures in international relations. [CCC_W_2]	MS_2_W05 [4/5]
Has knowledge of effective communication in an international team. [CCC_W_3]	MS_2_W08 [4/5]

Type	Description	Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credit [CCC_w_1]	The verification of learning outcomes has been specified in detail in the syllabus created for the module.	CCC_K_1 CCC_K_2 CCC_U_1 CCC_U_2 CCC_W_1 CCC_W_2 CCC_W_3

Form of teaching			Student's own work		Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type	Description (including teaching methods)	Number of hours	Description	Number of hours
discussion classes [CCC_fs_1]	Classes are conducted using the following methods: - moderated discussion, - explanatory description, - roundtable discussion, - the "brainstorming" method, - debates, - analysing and solving practical and theoretical problems.	30	Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - activity during classes, - preparation of oral presentations, - preparation for the completion of the course.	20	Credit [CCC_w_1]

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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester	Module	Language of instruction
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