XAICS Intercultural Skills

Moravian Business College Olomouc
winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Siran Agadzhanyan (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Siran Agadzhanyan
Moravian Business College Olomouc
Supplier department: Moravian Business College Olomouc
Timetable of Seminar Groups
XAICS/01: Mon 8:45–10:15 B2.445, S. Agadzhanyan
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/10, only registered: 0/10
Learning outcomes (in Czech)
The course Intercultural Skills is intended for the international students to gain a better understanding of Czech culture, to improve their intercultural skills and to enhance the quality of the learning process. Through theoretical discussions, practical experience in participating in intercultural activities, students will develop the skills needed to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals from diverse culture background.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Osnova seminářů:
  • 1. Introduction to intercultural communication. Subject requirements. Olomouc – a university city (student life, buddy system, orientation in the city, etc.). Useful Czech phrases.
  • 2. Czech Republic (location, political system, religion, the capital city, etc.).
  • 3. Czech history, culture, customs, and traditions.
  • 4. Cultural specifics: comparison of Czech cultural specifics and students’ home country.
  • 5. Edward Hall: low and high context cultures.
  • 6. Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions: the Power Distance, Individualism, Masculinity, Uncertainty Avoidance, Long Term Orientation, Indulgence.
  • 7. Culture and gender.
  • 8. Czech business culture (business etiquette, meetings, job interviews).
  • 9. Participation in intercultural activities within MVSO intercultural events.
  • 10. Presentation to Czech students
Literature
    required literature
  • Hofstede G.H. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2010. ISBN 0071664181
    recommended literature
  • Minkov, Michael. Cultural Differences in a Globalising World. 2011. ISBN 0857246135
  • NEULIEP, James W. Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach. 2020. ISBN: 9781544348704
Teaching methods (in Czech)
Attendance: 75% Active participation in intercultural activities Presentation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2024.
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