Overview
Lecturer
Cristina Matilda Vanoaga
Seminar tutor
Cristina Matilda Vanoaga
Type of course
Elective (1 of 2)
Language of instruction
English
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Language and literature
Field of study
Romanian Language and Literature - English Language and Literature
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class / Seminary
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lecture, Practical examples, analysis, discussions
Aims
To define, describe, and explain the fundamental cultural elements; to know the main mediation principles, methods and techniques
To use cultural and historical elements to identify and explain the cultural elements that can generate conflict
To apply the basic principles of cultural mediation
Course contents
Intercultural communication competence, Cultural variations in interpersonal relationships, Gender and communication, Cultures and learning styles, Nonverbal intercultural communication, Negotiating meanings within and across cultures: Workplace communication, Cultural variations in persuasion .
Learning outcomes
Competences in linguistic and cultural negotiation and mediation
Assessment
Research project
Recommended reading
Intercultural Resource Pack.
Utley, Derek
CUP, Cambridge, 2004 · 300
Riding the Waves of Culture. Understandig Diversity in Business
Trompenaars, Fons & Charles Hampden-Turner
Nicholas Brealey.tley, Derek (, London, 2006 · 298
Intercultural Resource Pack.
Utley, Derek
CUP, Cambridge, 2008 · 196