MPH_IKKO Intercultural communication

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Renata Čuhlová, Ph.D., BA (Hons) (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Renata Čuhlová, Ph.D., BA (Hons)
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Vlasta Radová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MPH_IKKO/01: each even Tuesday 14:00–15:50 P304, except Tue 19. 9., R. Čuhlová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! MPH_POKO Entreprise and Cultural Differ
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 11/50, only registered: 0/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main aim of the course is to prepare students for work in international organizations, international teams and to do business with foreign partners. The course prepares students for work in globalized society.

Particular objectives can be summarized as follows:
- to acquire knowledge of cultural differences important for doing business with foreign partners
- to learn about general rules of social intercourse important for business activities
- to see cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication and thus enhance social sensitivity for the success of commercial and business activities
- to refine social manners and behaviour in international business activities
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to:
- characterize cultural differences between various regions across the world;
- adhere to the culturally specific social and business rules in various countries;
- engage and establish a relationship with business partners from various regions of the world.
Syllabus
  • Students will prepare presentations for their peers and meet guests with experience from various foreing countries. Schedule: Introduction in intercultural communication
  • Theories of national culture and cultural dimensions
  • Particular cultural regions and their specifics (guests, students´ presentations)
Literature
    required literature
  • ABRAMSON, Neil R. and Robert T. MORAN. Managing Cultural Differences: Global Leadership for the 21st Century. 10th ed. Routledge, 2017, 662 pp. ISBN 978-1-138-22345-5. info
    recommended literature
  • SORRELLS, Kathryn. Intercultural communication : globalization and social justice. Third edition. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage, 2022, xxi, 359. ISBN 9781506362861. info
  • JACKSON, Jane. Introducing language and intercultural communication. Second edition. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020, xx, 402. ISBN 9781138481619. info
  • HOFSTEDE, Geert and Gert Jan HOFSTEDE. Kultury a organizace : software lidské mysli : spolupráce mezi kulturami a její důležitost pro přežití. Translated by Luděk Kolman. Praha: Linde, 2007, 335 s. ISBN 808613170X. info
Teaching methods
Students are performing presentations on given topics concerning cultural differences of a selected country/area. In the classes professionals with an experience from the business and social contact with selected countries are presenting. Their speech is followed by a discussion with students.
Assessment methods
Students prepare a team presentation, write final test.
Final test includes both open and closed questions.
Student need to attend at least 80 % of seminars, submit accepted written reflexion and get at least 60% of total possible points including at least 50% of evaluation for presentation and at least 50% of evaluation from the final test.

Any copying, keeping a record of tests or carrying the tests out, using forbidden aids including any communication devices or any other breach of objectivity of the exam is regarded as a failure to meet the obligations of the subject and as a serious breach of study regulations. As a consequence, the teacher grades the student with "N" and the dean is allowed to initiate a disciplinary action, which might lead to the termination of the studies.
The course cannot be completed without meeting the attendance requirement. In the case of a planned internship abroad, students may register for the course in an earlier/later year than when it is recommended in their curriculum. Students will also receive credit for the course if they take a course with similar content and scope in a foreign country. Students may consult the course equivalency with the guarantor prior to or within the first 14 days of the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught last offered.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet pro otevření předmětu je 10 zapsaných studentů. / The minimum number of enrolled students to open the course is 10.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
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