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Intercultural communication16824/2147/2122/1/88
Study guide

Intercultural communication

16824/2147/2122/1/88
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Hospitality Management, programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Laureys Peter, Van Thiel Daniel
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

10: Contribute to human resources management, coaching and training department: Contributes to the management of human resources and the coaching and training of employees and trainees within own department.  
The student will explain the impact of how culture can shape thinking/acting
The student will explain the TOPOI model.
11: Working in Team: Works in a team-oriented manner in an intercultural and/or multidisciplinary professional environment. The graduate plans and directs the operational work of the team.
The student will master techniques to avoid miscommunication of nonverbal cues
The student explains the impact of multiculturalism in the workplace
The student acquires insight and skills based on various cases
12: Multilingual Functional Communication: Communicates functionally with guests, customers, suppliers and colleagues in a cross-cultural and multilingual context. 
Student explains Trompenaars' dimensions
The student explains cultural differences
The student actively participates in discussions on the forum in the learning environment
The student will explain Hofstede's dimensions
The student will explain the six elements that play a major role in intercultural communication in practice
The student will demonstrate how to develop cross-cultural competencies
The student illustrates what culture is based on the onion model.
The student will explain the importance of cross-cultural communication
The student applies Hofstede's dimensions in a country presentation
The student will know the various stages of the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning4,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials10,00 hours
Practicum10,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off100,00