UCJNOPBK09 Intercultural communication

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Nálepová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Nálepová, Ph.D.
Institute of Foreign Languages – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject of communication skills deals with the importance of communication in the contemporary world, both in interpersonal relationships and in business, marketing or presentation. After completing the course, the student will master the basic elements of interpersonal communication in the oral, written and telephone levels. He will be able to name the socio-cultural differences of several major world regions. The graduate of the course will be able to design a monologue and dialogue in a structured way. The course is accompanied by many interactive, practical demonstrations and exercises. Verification of acquired knowledge and skills will be performed on the basis of individual and group exercises. The course ends with an oral examination.
Learning outcomes
written test, oral exam, active participation in seminars
Syllabus
  • 1. The importance of communication in today's world 2. Development and history of communication 3. Typology of people and their communication styles 4. Communication styles according to the typology of people in practice 5. Verbal skills 6. Listening 7. Practical exercises: Crocodile river / Balloon flight 8. Nonverbal communication 9. Communication in stressful situations 10. Practical exercises: solving crisis situations in communication 11. Intercultural communication 12. Marketing communication 13. Summary, space for discussion, final evaluation
Literature
  • studijní opora předmětu / study support
Teaching methods
seminar, practical homework and projects during the semester
Assessment methods
written test, oral exam, participation in seminars, practical homework and projects during the semester
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 4 hod/sem.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2023, recent)
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