UVSRPVR131 Development of Multicultural Competences in Local Authority

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. et PhDr. Martin Kaleja, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. et PhDr. Martin Kaleja, Ph.D.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies 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 aim of the course is to prepare students for dealing with people from a different cultural background. The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge about the influence of socio-cultural environment on the development of human personality and behavior. The course is to contribute to the development and cultivation of multicultural competencies of students and prepare them for effective dealing with people with different cultural backgrounds. Exercises are of self-reflective character with a focus on identifying of own perception of stereotypes, communication barriers, rigid thought patterns in order to develop tolerance to differences among people. The course builds and develops students' experience, gained during studying of the Bachelor's degree programme.
Syllabus
  • 1st The concept of intercultural competence
    2nd The perception of socio-cultural differences, stereotypes, socio-cultural prejudices and personal preferences
    3rd Attitudes to minority population and attitudes to foreigners
    4th Reflection of own perceptual stereotypes
    5th Fear of social and cultural diversity and its implications for personal behavior
    6th Personal experiences and their impact on the evaluation of individuals and groups, the influence of education
    7th Influence of social groups and reference groups to education of other individuals and groups
    8th The effects of mass communication and communication media on the evaluation of different socio-cultural groups and forming relations with them
    9th Interaction and communication with members of different socio-cultural groups
    10th Contemporary trends of developing intercultural competences
Literature
    required literature
  • MATEICIUC, A. Interkulturální management a multikulturální kompetence. Elektronický studijní text. Opava: EkF SU, 2013. info
  • Bouzek, J. Jak se domluvit s jinými? Úvod do mezikulturní komunikace. Praha, 2008. info
  • Interkulturní psychologie. Rozvoj interkulturní senzitivity. Praha: Karolinum, 2007. ISBN 978-80-246-1361-1. info
  • MORGENSTERNOVÁ, M., ŠULOVÁ, L. a kol. Interkulturní psychologie. Rozvoj interkulturní senzitivity. Praha: Karolinum, 2007. ISBN 978-80-246-1361-1. info
  • Barša, P. Politická teorie multikulturalismu. Brno: CDK, 2003. info
  • Nový, I. a kol. Interkulturální management. Lidé, kultura a management. Praha: Grada Publishing, 1996. ISBN 80-7169-260-3. info
    recommended literature
  • MILTON T, J. Understanding Culture Shock. URL info
  • PICHANIČ, M. Mezinárodní management a globalizace. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2004. ISBN 80-7179-886-X. info
  • MARX, E. Przelamywanie szoku kulturowego. Emocje, myślenie, toźsamość i umiejęt-ności socjalne. Warszawa: Placet, 2000. ISBN 83-85428-53-4. info
  • PODGÓRECKI, J. Jak se lépe dorozumíme. Ostrava: Amosium servis, 1999. ISBN 80-85498-36-7. info
  • KURAS, B. Češi na vlásku. Příručka národního přežívání. Praha: Baronet, 1996. ISBN 80-7214-259-3. info
  • MOLE, J. Jiný kraj, jiný mrav. Praktický průvodce podnikatelským prostředím a zvyk-. Management Press Praha., 1995. ISBN 80-85603-86-1. info
  • MEAD, M. Culture and Commitment. A Study of the Generation Gap. (Polské vydání: Kultura i tożsamość. Studium Dys, 1978. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Přednáška 6 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
During the seminar, each of students will present personal experiences with multicultural interactions and will evaluate own progress with respect to the use of multicultural competencies.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022.
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