Læringsutbytte

The candidate:

- has broad knowlegde of important topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within cross-cultural communication

- can reflect upon his/her own academic practice and adjust it under supervision

- has insight into relevant academic and professional ethical issues

- can communicate important academic subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions, both in writhing and orally, as well as through other relevant forms of communications

- can exchange opinions and experiences with others with a background in the field, thereby contributing to the development of good practice

Innhold

Cross-cultural communication is a field of study that looks at how people from different cultural backgrounds communicate, in similar and different ways among themselves, and how they endeavour to communicate across cultures.

Cross-cultural communication, as in many scholary fields, is a combination of many other fields. These fields include business administration, anthropology, cultural studies, and communication.

The key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge. First, it is essential that people understand the potential problems of cross-cultural communication, and make a conscious effort to overcome these problems. Second, it is important to assume that one's efforts will not always be successful, and adjust one's behaviour appropriately.

Arbeids- og læringsformer

The course emphasises on Norwegian business culture, attitude and behaviour in an international environment.

The course is devided in two equal parts; first and introduction to the general Cross Cultural Communication Skill theory. The second part is information about Norwegian business tradition and culture.

Vurderingsformer

Oral group examinations 20 minutes (50% of the total score)

Written final examination 3 hours (50 % of the total score)

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