7.2.5 GY7009 Intercultural Communication

Objectives and Content

The aim of this course is to raise the students´ level of awareness of the differences in communicative practices in different cultures and the consequences these differences might have in intercultural communication. The course will encourage the students to be critical about stereotypes in language and thinking.

The course offers a short introduction to communication theory and cultural differences in communicative practices, both with respect to verbal and non-verbal communication.

Prerequisites
None

Method
Lessons, practice sessions, project work

Assessment
Participation in the practice sessions, project work

Credits
3 ECTS