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ØAADM3300 Cross-Cultural Communication Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Study programme
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Bachelor Programme in Business Administration and EconomicsOslo Business School, Exchange Programme
- Weight
- 7.5 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2022/2023
- Curriculum
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SPRING 2023
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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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.
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
Grunnleggende forståelse i organisasjonspsykologi er viktig både som ansatt og som leder i arbeidslivet. Kunnskap om individer og grupper i en organisasjonskontekst er vesentlig for å kunne iverksette strategier og beslutninger fordi dette vil involvere menneskene i organisasjonen. Kunnskaper og ferdigheter opparbeidet i emnet gir grunnlag for senere emner i organisasjon, ledelse og strategi.
Grading scale
Ingen forkunnskapskrav.
Examiners
Kunnskaper
Studenten har
- kunnskaper om motivasjon og belønning, kommunikasjon
- kjennskap til betydningen av personlighet, kognisjon, emosjoner, jobbholdninger og arbeidsmiljø
- grunnleggende kunnskap om makt, innflytelse og konflikter, ledelse, beslutninger
- organisasjonskultur, læring og endring fra et organisasjonspsykologisk perspektiv.
- mer inngående kunnskap i et fordypningstema innenfor fagfeltet som varierer fra år til år
Ferdigheter
Studenten kan
- bruke ulike teoretiske tilnærminger og perspektiver fra faget for å forstå og analysere utfordringer og dilemmaer knyttet til menneskers atferd i organisasjoner
- benytte kunnskap fra organisasjonspsykologien når de skal fatte og iverksette beslutninger i organisasjoner.
Generell kompetanse
Studenten har
- oppøvet ferdighet i kritisk refleksjon om fagets muligheter og begrensninger
Course contact person
Det vil bli brukt varierte arbeidsmåter som forelesninger, diskusjon av dagsaktuelle problemstillinger, analyse av case og oppgaveløsning. Det forventes at studentene jobber med oppgaveløsning både individuelt og i grupper utenom fellesforelesningene.