Intercultural competences Field of study: Scientific Information and Library Science
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025

Module name: Intercultural competences
Module code: W1-BN-S1-OPKK02
Programme code: W1-S1BN19.2.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
As an integral part of the module, students will learn the concepts inherent in cultural anthropology, the principles of operating effectively in a culturally diverse environment by discovering stereotypes and their sources, highlighting similarities and differences between cultures, and the benefits and dangers of cross-cultural contacts. Students will learn the assumptions of international programs for students like ERASMUS as part of their education, in the process of preparing them to take action in the global labour market in cross-cultural teams. The aim of the course is to develop cultural synergy, practically based on the diversity of cultural values and their functions.
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]
The student knows the basic concepts of cultural anthropology, including the definitions of culture, identity, stereotype, ethnocentrism and cultural relativism; understands the mechanisms of cultural functioning in the global context and the importance of cultural diversity in communication and cooperation; has knowledge of international educational programs (e.g. ERASMUS) as tools for developing intercultural competence; knows the benefits and risks of intercultural contacts and how to recognize and analyze them. [OPKK02​_1]
 K_W09 [4/5]
The student is able to identify and analyze cultural stereotypes and their impact on communication and cooperation; is able to recognize similarities and differences between cultures and use this knowledge in practice [OPKK02​_2]
 K_U05 [4/5]
The student is able to apply the principles of effective action in a culturally diverse environment; is able to design activities supporting synergic cooperation in intercultural teams [OPKK02​_3]
 K_U06 [3/5]
The student is able to name and effectively remove barriers to cross-cultural interaction, identify the phenomenon of culture shock, plan and implement acculturation strategies, identify individual communication resources and their importance in a specific cultural context. [OPKK02​_4]
 K_U06 [4/5]
The student is ready to use the acquired intercultural skills in initiating effective cooperation with representatives of a culture other than his own in information processes; he is able to cooperate in intercultural teams, respecting the difference in values and communication styles. [OPKK02​_5]
 K_K03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [OPKK02_fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – staged drama/drama [b06] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09]  		course work OPKK02​_1 OPKK02​_2 OPKK02​_3 OPKK02​_4 OPKK02​_5
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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