Intercultural Communication

Content

Target group

The course addresses primarily international students from all faculties (Bachelor and Master), but other students are welcome.

Goal

This course aims to provide students with introductory knowledge of intercultural communication. It will draw on theories of sociology, psychology, communication and cultural studies.

By the end of the course, students should be able to
- understand and accept the complexity of culture
- be able to understand issues of minority groups, prejudices and stereotypes
- understand issues of inter-cultural communication: barriers and aids
- understand and be able to cultivate appropriate knowledge, values and skills to be able to interact in cross cultural context
- be able to reflect on their own cultures and their experiences in Germany

Method