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ØAADM3300 Cross-Cultural Communication Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Weight
- 7.5 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2022/2023
- Course history
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- Curriculum
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SPRING 2023
- Schedule
- Programme description
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Introduction
The aim of the course is to provide the students both with the theoretical basis of cross-cultural communication and to develop their practical skills in dealing with cross-cultural encounters in the global workplace.
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Recommended preliminary courses
It is an advantage, but not obligatory, that the students have taken a course in Professional English at Oslo Business School.
The course in Cross-Cultural Communication deals with some issues that are relevant for the course in Negotiations.
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Required preliminary courses
No prerequisites.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student
- knows various definitions of culture
- has broad knowledge about various business cultures
- has general knowledge of the main patterns of cross-cultural business behaviour
- has knowledge of various aspects of cross-cultural communication, management and interaction
- has knowledge about verbal and non-verbal communication in various cultures
- knows the most influential theories of cross-cultural communication
Skills
The student
- can deal with intercultural challenges in professional situations in the business world
- can communicate well within a professional, intercultural context
- can work well in international teams
- can interact in cross-cultural business situations while taking into account differences of business customs and behavior
- can analyze, compare and contrast different business cultures
- is able to discuss and reflect on various aspects of cultural differences
- can present and discuss business issues in an international and intercultural context
Competence
The student
- can apply his/her knowledge of cross-cultural communication and business cultures in professional situations
- can function well in most professional intercultural situations
- has developed his/her cultural sensitivity
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Teaching and learning methods
The pedagogical approach includes:
- Lectures, group work, discussions, case work
- Student presentations
- Independent study
Regular attendance and active participation in classroom activities are expected.
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Course requirements
There are two obligatory assignments that must be approved by the instructor before the student is eligible to take the final exam:
- An oral presentation on an assigned topic, 2 or 3 students together (10-15 minutes per group)
- An individual written assignment: application of theory to a specific case (2-3 pages)
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Assessment
;An individual 4-hour written exam will be held at the end of the spring semester.
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Permitted exam materials and equipment
A list of reference aids allowed will be published on our website.
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Grading scale
Letter grading A-F.
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Examiners
The written exam;will be assessed by an internal and an external examiner.;;
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Course contact person
Sigrid Brevik Wangsness