Intercultural Communication in Asia Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022

Module name: Intercultural Communication in Asia
Module code: ICA
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The purpose of the module is to present the principles of intercultural communication, including the training of students' intercultural competences, in relation to Asian countries. The aim is to prepare you to make creative use of cultural differences, as well as to reduce barriers resulting from the cultural diversity of Asian countries in practice.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites.
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]
The student is aware of cultural differences occurring in the contemporary world, especially the internal diversity of Asian countries. [ICA_K_1]
 MS_1_K06 [4/5]
The student has language competences enabling effective intercultural communication in a foreign language. [ICA_U_1]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
The student is able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in the field of the study of Asian cultures in intercultural communication practice. [ICA_U_2]
 MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [3/5]
The student is able to critically evaluate the relationship between Asian cultures. [ICA_U_3]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5]
The student has knowledge of the specific communicative features of Asian societies, linguistic diversity and non-verbal communication and basic knowledge of intercultural communication. [ICA_W_1]
 MS_1_W03 [3/5] MS_1_W05 [3/5] MS_1_W13 [4/5]
The student is familiar with the historical, religious, philosophical and socio-political conditions of cultural differences in Asian countries. [ICA_W_2]
 MS_1_W17 [4/5]
The student knows how to evaluate Asian cultures in terms of tradition as well as contemporary manifestations of social/political life. [ICA_W_3]
 MS_1_W13 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [ICA_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 ICA_K_1 ICA_U_1 ICA_U_2 ICA_U_3 ICA_W_1 ICA_W_2 ICA_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
lecture [ICA_fs_1]
expository method
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - preparation for the exam.
 45 Exam [ICA_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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