Cross-cultural communication: Module 2, Managing cross-cultural communication in business 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-S2FA12.2018

Module name: Cross-cultural communication: Module 2, Managing cross-cultural communication in business 1
Module code: 02-FA-JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2
Programme code: 02-S2FA12.2018
Semester: summer semester 2018/2019
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Students learn about different negotiation styles in cross-cultural business environment, negotiation techniques and terminology; different types of business meetings in cross-cultural business environment; learn how to deal with problems which might arise during meeting and negotiations.
Prerequisites:
(no information given)
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]
Students are familiar with the basic culture factors that influence international meeting and negotiations. [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_K1]
 FA2_K02 [2/5]
Students understand fundamental principles of professional ethics and the need to build partnership in business [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_K2]
 FA2_K03 [2/5] FA2_K04 [2/5]
Students have proper awareness of different cultures and the necessity of cultural awareness to effectively communicate with representatives of different cultures [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_K3]
 FA2_K03 [5/5] FA2_K04 [5/5] FA2_K05 [5/5]
Students are able to organize meetings and conferences; chair meetings and actively participate in meetings; students know proper meeting vocabulary. [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U1]
 FA2_U06 [5/5]
Students are able to prepare themselves for negotiations using proper techniques and terminology. [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U2]
 FA2_U08 [5/5]
Students can cooperate in teams assuming different roles during meetings (conferences) and negotiations. [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U3]
 FA2_U10 [1/5]
Students know the theory of negotiations, stages of negotiations, techniques and tactics used in negotiations. [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W1]
 FA2_W01 [4/5]
Students know the meeting structure; types of meetings; are familiar with the role of a chairperson; know types of documents related to meetings and know proper meeting vocabulary. [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W2]
 FA2_W03 [4/5]
Students are familiar with the basic culture factors that influence international meeting and negotiations. [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W3]
 FA2_W06 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Oral test – evaluation of a team project [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_w_1]
Students assigned to teams prepare for a meeting (based on a case-study); then conduct a meeting using proper techniques and vocabulary.
 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_K1 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_K2 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_K3 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U1 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U2 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U3 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W1 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W2 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W3
written test [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_w_2]
It is to verify students’ knowledge of the language of meetings and negotiations
 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_K1 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U1 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_U3 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W2 JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_W3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_fs_1]
Directed self-study method to initiate active participation during class.
 30
Preparation for meetings; acquiring proper content presented in class.
 30 Oral test – evaluation of a team project [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_w_1] written test [JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
summer semester 2018/2019 Intercultrual Communication: Module 2, Management and Intercultural Communication in Business (2) [02-FA-JB-S2-KM-ZK1-2] (no information given)