Cross-Cultural Communication: East vs. West Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2.2022

Module name: Cross-Cultural Communication: East vs. West
Module code: CCCEW
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 present the subject of intercultural dialogue between the cultures of East and West, to explain phenomena and processes occurring in this area. Students should be prepared to minimise problems arising from the diversity of Eastern and Western cultures, as well as to make creative use of cultural differences in synergic communication.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of the subject Knowledge of Society at secondary school level.
Key reading:
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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 the cultural differences occurring in the contemporary world, including the internal diversity of the countries of Eastern and Western culture. [CCCEW_K_1]
 MS_1_K06 [4/5]
The student is able to critically evaluate relations between Eastern and Western cultures. [CCCEW_U_1]
 MS_1_U03 [3/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5]
The student is able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in intercultural communication practice. [CCCEW_U_2]
 MS_1_U04 [4/5]
The student has language competences enabling effective intercultural communication in a foreign language. [CCCEW_U_3]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5]
The Student has basic knowledge about intercultural communication - terminology, typology, methodology. [CCCEW_W_1]
 MS_1_W13 [3/5]
Students know historical, religious, philosophical and socio-political conditions of cultural differences between East and West. [CCCEW_W_2]
 MS_1_W16 [3/5] MS_1_W18 [3/5]
Students know how to evaluate Eastern and Western cultures in terms of tradition as well as contemporary manifestations of social/political life. [CCCEW_W_3]
 MS_1_W16 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [CCCEW_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 CCCEW_K_1 CCCEW_U_1 CCCEW_U_2 CCCEW_U_3 CCCEW_W_1 CCCEW_W_2 CCCEW_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 [CCCEW_fs_1]
- expository method
 30
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - preparation for the exam.
 45 Exam [CCCEW_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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