Academic year
2020-21
Is found in:
- IC Nutrition and Dietetics
Choice package:
- Choose for 12 ECTS CREDITS (Fall semester)
- International Curriculum Business, Retail and Languages, programme stage 3
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
3 credits
Weight:
3,00
Total study time: 75,00 hours
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
- exam contract (to obtain a credit).
- exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Special admission is required to enrol in this course unit under credit contract.
Co-ordinator: Schelstraete Jan
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Final objectives
| can function in a flexible and open way in a multicultural and diverse society and in an international environment |
Objectives
- You will know key concepts of intercultural communication: the theories of Hofstede and Trompenaars on the differences between cultures.
- You will be able to apply the theories of Hofstede and Trompenaars on how to act in intercultural situations of a professional nature.
- You will be able to adapt to an intercultural context, and act appropriately within that context.
- You will be able to explain the main differences between your own and a foreign culture, and to advise on how best to act in typical intercultural communication situations.
- You will be able to act in a correct and competent manner within a multicultural team, for instance regarding the allocation of tasks.
Contents
Introduction into the theory of intercultural communication, with practical applications which are relevant for later professional life - communicating and cooperating with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- The theory of cross cultural communication: from ethnocentrism to intercultural competence.
- Defining cultural concepts and parameters.
- Cross-cultural interaction.
- Comparing home and guest/host cultures, and how to act professionally and competently.
Organisation of education
Contactonderwijs24,00 hoursEvaluation
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Outside exam schedule | Paper | 50,00 | |
| Outside exam schedule | Presentation | 50,00 | |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| Outside exam schedule | Oral examination | 50,00 | |
| Outside exam schedule | Paper | 50,00 | |
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Other study materials
Optional: VERLUYTEN, S. Paul. Intercultural Skills for International Business and International Relations. Acco Leuven. 2010, 5th ed 2018
ISBN: 9789463441834
Prerequisites
English, level B2 (CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) . Good oral skills in English are required.
No prior knowledge on interculturality required (introductory course).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 01.12.2020 () or 15.03.2021 ()