- Cross-Cultural Communication

Kurzbeschreibung/Description

Für internationale Studierende, die im Wintersemester 2022/23 an KULIS teilnehmen, wird es diese Orientierungsveranstaltung geben (2 CP). Studierende der KU Linz, die einen ERASMUS-Aufenthalt etc. planen, können ebenfalls an dieser Orientierungsveranstaltung teilnehmen und sich ggf. 1 CP im Wahlfachbereich anrechnen lassen 

In the course “Cross-Cultural Communication” we will discuss the basic notions of cross cultural communications, such as culture, communication, power and context on the back ground of three basic approaches: approach of social studies, interpretative and critical approach. Crucial parts of this course are the workshop and field trips that are announced separately. Method: The course contains sessions of theoretical input, discussion, team work and excursions.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the influence of culture in communication Discover and experience the po tentials of good cross-cultural communication Learn how to communicate in cross-cultural teams Find out about your own culture and reflect on your own team abilities and cross cultural communication Become a more effective communicator across cultures Learn essential communication skills for operating in today’s global world 

Literature

• Meyer, E., “The culture Map. Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business.” PublicAffairs, 2014.
• Martin, J., Nakayama, Thomas, „Intercultural Communication in contexts”, McGraw Hill, 2010.

Examination & Grading

Participation (40%), Final Paper (40%), Presentation (20%).