ØAADM3300 Cross-Cultural Communication Emneplan

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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.

Gradert skala A-F.

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 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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The following aids are permitted:

• One dictionary: Native language-English / English-native language or English-English

Grade scale A - F

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

Sigrid Brevik Wangsness