Syllabus
Personal Culture – who am I? Values, Beliefs, Behaviors, TraditionsInternational English as a lingua francaCultural Identity – what culture am I part of?National CultureWorking with Cultural Differences – nonverbal communication, managing misunderstandings and conflict, active listening and empathy.Cultural Adaptation and Integration – Crosscultural relationships,Organizational Culture and communnication, intercultural managementPersonal Identity Development
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This course provides opportunity for students to enhance their English and intercultural communication skills by participating in class and out-of-class exploration of topics such as culture, identity, cultural identity, values, cultural differences or culture shock. Activities in class include discussions, debriefing of activities in and out-of-class, self-assessment and feedback. The focus is overall on improving intercultural awareness and conscious work on intercultural competence as a lifelong quest, while practicing English language skills and expanding their language competencies through work with authentic materials and instructor feedback.
Topics include:
Personal Culture – who am I? Values, Beliefs, Behaviors, Traditions
International English as a lingua franca
Cultural Identity – what culture am I part of?
National Culture
Working with Cultural Differences – nonverbal communication, managing misunderstandings and conflict, active listening and empathy.
Cultural Adaptation and Integration – Crosscultural relationships,
Organizational Culture and communnication, intercultural management
Personal Identity Development
