Syllabus

Title
4647 Cross-Cultural Competence for the International Workplace
Instructors
Patrick Schmidt
Contact details
patrick.schmidt@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/10/15 to 03/13/15
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
For students nominated for study mobility, ISU or an internship abroad only.
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Cross-Cultural Competence
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 04/27/15 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.4.27
Monday 04/27/15 12:30 PM - 05:30 PM TC.4.28
Tuesday 06/09/15 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM D2.0.374
Wednesday 06/17/15 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM TC.4.02
Thursday 06/18/15 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM TC.4.15

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Contents
The aim of this course is to raise awareness of the factors that influence interaction in intercultural settings, introduce approaches to intercultural communication and intercultural management, and to provide students with tools to enable them to work and communicate effectively across cultures.
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Learning outcomes

After completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Define „culture“ as a complex concept and anticipate the effects of cultural differences on different areas of life.
  • Be aware of their own cultural background.
  • Reflect on stereotypes and predjudices participants may have about other cultures.
  • Be able to perceive diffferences in behavior as cultural differences and identify the reasons for certain patterns of behavior.
  • Be aware of the role of „culture“in communication processes and use the concepts acquired in the course to apply new communication strategies.
  • Analyze critical incidents using a solution-oriented approach.
  • Develop empathic skills in cross-cultural interactions through experiential modules like role plays and simulations.
  • Be aware of possible effects of culture shock and develop coping strategies.


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Teaching/learning method(s)
The course will involve interactive teaching methods, including cultural simulations, group discussions and presentations.
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Assessment

The assessment of the course will include the following criteria:

  • Class participation (20%)
  • Presentations (40%)
  • Written exam (40%)

The written exam will take place on June 9, 2015, from 11:30 - 13:00, in room D2.0.374. More information on the written exam will be provided in class.

Continued participation in class is required to successfully complete the course! Please DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE should this class schedule conflict with your other classes and/or other obligations (e.g. work schedules).

Students must obtain the class reader BEFORE the first class session. The reader is available at the Management Book Service (Building D2 on campus) some weeks before the class starts. The written exam is based on the readings.

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
This course is aimed at students who participate in a WU exchange program - both outgoing and incoming exchange students. Outgoings students can take the course prior to their exchange semester, after the official nomination by the WU International Office.
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Availability of lecturer(s)
patrick.schmidt@wu.ac.at
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Other

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Additional information on the learning platform.

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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 Culture-general training: one-day training with simulations and group tasks with a focus on raising cultural self-awareness and acquire basic knowledge about the influence of culture on communication and behavior.
2 Presentation of group assignments.
3 Culture-specific training: one-day training with a focus on the host culture by way of simulations, group discussions and presentations, in order to raise awarenessof cultural differences. Invited guest will speak about everyday and professional life in the host culture.
Last edited: 2015-01-14



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