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

Module name: Intercultural Communication in the Middle East
Module code: ICME
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 aim of the module is to acquaint students with the principles of intercultural communication, and in particular to shape their intercultural awareness and competence, with respect to the countries of the Middle East. The basic task is to prepare to use cultural differences (synergic communication) in a creative way, devoid of prejudices and stereotypes, as well as to minimize barriers resulting from cultural diversity of the Middle Eastern countries in everyday and professional 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 the Middle East countries. [ICME_K_1]
 MS_1_K06 [4/5]
The student has language competences enabling effective intercultural communication in a foreign language. [ICME_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 the Middle East cultures in intercultural communication practice. [ICME_U_2]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5] MS_1_U04 [3/5] MS_1_U06 [3/5]
The student is able to critically evaluate the relationship between the Middle East cultures. [ICME_U_3]
 MS_1_U03 [3/5]
The student has knowledge of the specific communicative features of the Middle East societies, linguistic diversity and non-verbal communication and basic knowledge of intercultural communication. [ICME_W_1]
 MS_1_W13 [4/5] MS_1_W14 [3/5] MS_1_W16 [3/5]
The student is familiar with the historical, religious, philosophical and socio-political conditions of cultural differences in the Middle East. [ICME_W_2]
 MS_1_W05 [3/5] MS_1_W17 [3/5]
The student knows how to evaluate the Middle East cultures in terms of tradition as well as contemporary manifestations of social/political life. [ICME_W_3]
 MS_1_W17 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [ICME_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 ICME_K_1 ICME_U_1 ICME_U_2 ICME_U_3 ICME_W_1 ICME_W_2 ICME_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 [ICME_fs_1]
- metoda podająca.
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - preparation for the exam.
 45 Exam [ICME_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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