Intercultural Communication

COURSE OUTLINE:

The Intercultural Communication elective course is motivated by a growing demand for improved intercultural communication skills in the world of business, politics, in academic and cultural institutions and in most spheres of contemporary life. Globalization has opened up countless opportunities for intercultural contacts across the globe, but has also given rise to various problems in communicating with people from different cultural backgrounds.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • To raise students’ awareness of their own and other cultures and to help them in avoiding stereotypes;
  • To help students recognize the complexity of intercultural communication and respect cultural differences;
  • To guide students in choosing culturally appropriate language and behavior;
  • To prepare students for encounters with other cultures and provide some practical skills, such as dealing with culture shock. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Regular attendance (minimum of 50% of classes)  and participation in discussions, communication activities, mini-presentations.

GRADING:

Grading is based on two tests (25% + 25%) and a  term paper of 1000 words + oral presentation of the paper (25% + 25%).