Communication in a Cross-Cultural Context 7.5 credits

Drawing on perspectives and theories from business administration and communication, the course ”Communication in a cross-cultural context” provides a broad understanding of communication in intercultural settings. The course provides students basics concepts and theories and introduces them to the practice of oral, written and non-verbal communication in the context of international management studies. To enable participants to be effective as business students and subsequently as business practitioners, the course also provides basic skills in understanding and producing academic texts and oral presentation. Finally, to develop each participant's ability to function effectively in a cross-cultural environment, the course offers this kind of practice. Relevant aspects in the course include: • cultural differences in communication • reflecting on the role of intercultural communications in business settings • cultural identity, cultural biases and social stressors • the use of verbal and nonverbal communication • understanding and producing academic texts, including relating to conventions on writing style and referencing, • delivering oral presentations • effectiveness of communication for different contexts • conflicts and cross-cultural communication • acculturation and cultural change • intercultural communication competence development