Skills for business: communication 2

Course content:

Communication and culture – what is culture, culture differences, types of culture, globalization

Dimensions of communication in multicultural environment – how to communicate effectively in multicultural environment

Communication problems resulting from cultural differences

Communication between different generations

Communiation and technology - positive and negatives aspects of online communication

When Cultures Collide: LEADING ACROSS CULTURES, Richard D. Lewis, revised edition, 2006

Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, Geert Hostede, Gert Jan Hofstede, Michael Minkov, 2010

After completing the course, students:

-will know, how culture and cultural differences can affect communication process,

-will know how to communicate in a multicultural environment,

-will have the tools to find information about different cultures and understand them,

-will be able to recognize differences between generations in the workplace,

-will know positive and negative aspects of using the Internet and online communication,

-will be able to mindfully use social media and online communicators.

Criteria for passing the course:

Active participation in classes – taking part in workshops, lectures, discussions.

Completing tasks during the semester.

Completing the final exam at the end of semester.