Communication and Media Engineering

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Language and International Competencies

Teaching methods Seminar
Duration 2
Hours per week 6.0
Overview
Classes 60 h
Individual / Group work: 60 h
Workload 120 h
ECTS 6.0
Responsible person

Prof. Dr. Harter

Recommended semester 1-2
Frequency Every sem.
Usability

Master's degree program CME

Lectures

Intercultural Communication & Competence

Type Lecture
Nr. EMI430
Hours per week 2.0
Content
  • Self-reflection: reflecting on one's own cultural values and how these influence one's own thinking, acting and feeling
  • Get to know other cultures and cultural values, including German culture
  • Strategies to deal with cultural differences and preparation for studying and working in Germany
Literature

Thomas, A.; Kinast, E.-U.; Schroll-Machl, S. (Eds.) (2010). Handbook of Intercultural Communication and Cooperation: Basics and Areas of Application. (2nd ed.) Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht.
Schroll-Machl, S. (2008). Doing Business with Germans: Their Perception, Our Perception. (3rd ed.) Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht.
Hall, E. & Hall, M. (1990). Understanding Cultural Differences: keys to success in West Germany, France and the United States. Yarmouth: Intercultural Press.

Hofstede, Geert (2001). Culture's Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and Organizations Across Nations, 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage Publications.

 

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