Intercultural competences Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2024

Module name: Intercultural competences
Module code: W1-BN-N1-OPKK02
Programme code: W1-N1BN19.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module introduces students to effective operation in culturally diverse environments through creative thinking, uncovering stereotypes and their sources, identifying similarities and differences between cultures, and highlighting the benefits and dangers of intercultural contacts. Students gain knowledge about the role of cultural factors in managing information processes, also in the economic dimension. They learn about the principles of international programs for students like ERASMUS as an element of preparing them for actions in the global job market in multicultural teams. The objective of the classes is the practical development of cultural synergy based on diversity.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
student dysponuje wiedzą w zakresie społeczno-kulturowych konsekwencji przemian globalizacyjnych XXI wieku. Ma świadomość konieczności kształtowania kompetencji międzykulturowych jako elementu inteligencji kulturowej. Zna podstawy efektywnego działania w środowisku zróżnicowanym kulturowo na zasadach twórczej adaptacji i współpracy [OPKK02​_1]
 K_W02 [4/5] K_W06 [4/5]
student potrafi samodzielnie określić komponenty kompetencji międzykulturowych w aspektach: psychologicznym, pedagogicznym, społecznym, ekonomicznym oraz ich interakcjach. Umie rozpoznać wskaźniki adaptacyjności kulturowej, a także wpływ czynników kulturowych na zachowania ekonomiczne i informacyjne [OPKK02​_2]
 K_U04 [4/5]
student jest w stanie nazwać i skutecznie niwelować bariery interakcji międzykulturowych, zidentyfikować zjawisko szoku kulturowego, zaplanować i zrealizować strategie akulturacji, określić indywidualne zasoby komunikacyjne i ich znaczenie w konkretnym kontekście kulturowym [OPKK02​_3]
 K_U04 [5/5] K_K01 [5/5]
student wykorzystuje nabyte umiejętności międzykulturowe w inicjowaniu efektywnej współpracy z przedstawicielami kultury innej niż własna w procesach informacyjnych [OPKK02​_4]
 K_U06 [5/5] K_K02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [OPKK02_fs_1] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work OPKK02​_1 OPKK02​_2 OPKK02​_3 OPKK02​_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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