EPN-V2

ØAADM3300 Cross-Cultural Communication Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Cross-Cultural Communication
Weight
7.5 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Course history
Curriculum
SPRING 2023
Schedule
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Required preliminary courses

    No prerequisites.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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)
  • Assessment

    ;An individual 4-hour written exam will be held at the end of the spring semester.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    A list of reference aids allowed will be published on our website.

  • Grading scale

    Letter grading A-F.

  • Examiners

    The written exam;will be assessed by an internal and an external examiner.;;

  • Course contact person

    Sigrid Brevik Wangsness