Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Communication

The course discusses such concepts as culture, cultural diversity, multiculturalism, intercultural communication in social sciences. Understanding intercultural communication: different perspectives. Stereotypization in constructing „self“ and the „other“. Identity, ethnicity and communication. Role and responsibility of mass media in constructing images of different social groups. Globalization, migration, cultural diversity and competencies of intercultural communication. Intercultural communication in business, education, health system, developmental projects. Analysis of cases and discussion of diverse empirical examples from diverse socio-cultural contexts.

The aim of the course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of intercultural communication.

The course discusses such concepts as culture, cultural diversity, multiculturalism, intercultural communication in social sciences. Understanding intercultural communication: different perspectives. Stereotypization in constructing „self“ and the „other“. Identity, ethnicity and communication. Role and responsibility of mass media in constructing images of different social groups. Globalization, migration, cultural diversity and competencies of intercultural communication. Intercultural communication in business, education, health system, developmental projects. Analysis of cases and discussion of diverse empirical examples from diverse socio-cultural contexts.

Knows how to gather the right information necessary to solve a certain problem, demonstrates intercultural communication competencies and the ability to communicate the results of the analysis of the collected information to different audiences. Demonstrates intercultural communication competencies, applies the principles of cultural relativism, is able to identify ethnocentric attitudes and demonstrates reflectivity in written works and discussions. Performing group tasks by demonstrating the ability to plan and organize personal and group activities. Performing group tasks aimed at being able to identify certain problems and plan certain social or communication projects to solve them. Demonstrates creativity, systematic analysis, critical thinking in the preparation of written work, team assignments, discussions, exam and midterms.