ØAADM3300 Cross-Cultural Communication Emneplan

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.

Language of instruction is English.

Approved/not approved.

None

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

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

General 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

The subject of the course is mandatory for all candidates within the specialization Information, Library and Archival studies. The candidates are encouraged to complete the course early their studies.

No prerequisites.

Knowledge

The candidate has in-depth knowledge of

• the development and institutionalization of library and information science as a field of research
• an understanding of the concept of information and the relationship between information, knowlege and culture.
• the intellectual foundation for and theoretical perspective of the field's core areas
• the academic/professional debate about what; the platform of library and information science consists of

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Skills

The candidate is able to

• place his/her dissertation project in a library and information science theory and research tradition
• communicate with researchers in the field and other students across sub- academic areas that the candidates chose to specialize in
• reflectively discuss the relationship between library and information science as an area of research and practice

The subject consists of seminars, lectures and independent studies. The pedagogical approach involves active participation in seminars/lectures, presentation of one's own work, commenting on presentations from the other students.

Attendance at 80 % of lectures and literature seminars as well as research seminars is mandatory.

The candidate shall write an essay of approximately 2.500 - 3.500 words; The essay shall be handed in no later than 2 months after the subject is concluded.

If an essay is considered not passed, the candidate may submit a revised essay once within a specified time.

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.;