Cross-cultural communication: Module 1, Introduction to cross-cultural communication 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2018

Module name: Cross-cultural communication: Module 1, Introduction to cross-cultural communication 1
Module code: 02-FA-JB-N2-KM-WK1-1
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2018
Semester: winter semester 2018/2019
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
In the course students learn about concepts of culture and communication; different types of cultures in business environment; types of behavior and values in different cultures; reasons for barriers arising in cross-cultural communication and the ways of overcoming such barriers.
Prerequisites:
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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 know the concept of culture, basics about origins of culture; theories of culture and classification of cultures in business environment within the scope of cross-cultural communication. [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_K1]
 FA2_K03 [3/5] FA2_K04 [3/5] FA2_K05 [3/5]
Students have cross-cultural awareness and know about its significance in effective communication, [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_K2]
 FA2_K03 [3/5]
Students are aware which factors contribute to misunderstanings in cross-cultural communication. [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_K3]
 FA2_K02 [3/5] FA2_K03 [3/5] FA2_K04 [3/5] FA2_K05 [3/5]
Students can recognize different cultures and indicate the core values of such cultures. [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_U1]
 FA2_U08 [3/5]
Students can arrange meetings with representatives of different cultures taking into consideration various aspects of cross-cultured communication. [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_U2]
 FA2_U06 [3/5] FA2_U08 [3/5]
Students can analyze reasons for misunderstanding and conflicts arising in cross-cultural communication and know how to handle such issues. [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_U3]
 FA2_U05 [3/5] FA2_U06 [3/5] FA2_U08 [3/5]
Students have proper awareness of different cultures and the necessity of cultural awareness to effectively communicate with representatives of different cultures [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_W1]
 FA2_W01 [3/5]
Students know how to prioritize the aims to establish relations with representatives of different cultures. [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_W2]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W03 [3/5]
Students are aware of the problems that may arise in cross-cultural communication; indicate their reasons and find solutions. [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_W3]
 FA2_W03 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
written test [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_w_1]
It is to verify the knowledge acquired in classes and lectures
 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_K1 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_K2 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_K3 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_U1 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_U2 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_U3 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_W1 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_W2 JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_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
lecture [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_fns_1]
Lecture – multimedia presentation followed by a discussion.
 10
Self-study with the help of lecture notes and supplementary resources.
 20 written test [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_w_1]
practical classes [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_fns_2]
Followed-up discussion, case-study analysis; pair and team work using role-plays; press article study.
 18
Self-study (recommended reading), assignment preparation; self-study for a revision test.
 20 written test [JB-N2-KM-WK1-1_w_1]
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