Information on individual educational components (ECTS-Course descriptions) per semester | |
| Degree programme: | Bachelor Mechatronics: Mechanical Engineering Fulltime |
| Type of degree: | FH Bachelor´s Degree Programme |
| Full-time | |
| Summer Semester 2024 | |
| Course unit title | Intercultural Communication |
| Course unit code | 024515046104 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) | Compulsory |
| Semester when the course unit is delivered | Summer Semester 2024 |
| Teaching hours per week | 1 |
| Year of study | 2024 |
| Level of course unit (e.g. first, second or third cycle) | First Cycle (Bachelor) |
| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 2 |
| Name of lecturer(s) | Florian RIEDER |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites |
English 2 |
| Course content |
This course provides a critical introduction to the subject of intercultural communication. The first part of the course treats topics such as definitions of culture and cultural identity; general value, belief and behaviour systems; communication theory and its application; and issues involved in intercultural interaction. In the second part of the course, characteristics of and critical differences between specific cultures are described and discussed in student presentations. |
| Learning outcomes |
Students will acquire a knowledge of the fundamental issues associated with the theory and practice of intercultural communication. Students will develop a critical awareness of their own cultural identity and values. Students will develop intercultural competence through a critical engagement with the practices and values of other cultures. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
Short lectures, group discussions, project work |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
A comparison of two cultures through a poster presentation and documentation |
| Comment |
Not applicable |
| Recommended or required reading |
A research bibliography and reading material in the form of handouts and a course reader will be provided. |
| Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning) |
Face-to-face |
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