BPJ_CMIC Computer mediated intercultural communication

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Jurková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BPJ_CMIC/01: Tue 10:00–11:50 S402, except Tue 17. 9., except Tue 5. 11., B. Pojslová
Prerequisites
At the beginning of the course students should: • - have upper-intermediate knowledge of English (B2).
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 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 8/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
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Course objectives
Working in intercultural teams is increasingly becoming an everyday reality in many companies, including in virtual contexts. This involves recognizing and appreciating cultural diversity, adapting one's actions accordingly, and effectively communicating and collaborating with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, that is, intercultural competence.
This course equips students with the practical experience of dealing with multi-faceted challenges of intercultural (virtual) teamwork as well asthe underlying theoretical knowledge.
Student learning centers on the intercultural simulation game “Megacities”, which involves a simulated virtual collaboration of several student teams.
The virtual meetings are accompanied by input sessions, reflective tasks, discussions in class, as well as a group assignment that are aimed at developing participants’ intercultural competence.
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Discuss the importance of intercultural competence with a special focus on teamwork and negotiation
• Evaluate the opportunities and challenges of working in intercultural teams with respect to the teams’ developmental stages and specific aspects of collaboration in virtual environments
• Actively promote group identity and manage rapport strategically
• Demonstrate awareness of their own roles and resources in group processes
• Understand different functions of communication channels and make informed choices for specific contexts
• Apply effective negotiation strategies with a focus on virtual communication
• Reflect on their own experience of working in intercultural settings and learn from this experience
Syllabus
  • 1. Theoretical frameworks I + Language input - contact lesson - Tue, 8 October, 10:00-11:40
  • 2. Simulation session - virtual/online part from students´ home - Tue, 15 October, 10:00 - 12:30
  • 3. Simulation session - virtual/online part from students´ home - Tue, 22 October, 10:00 - 12:30
  • 4. Simulation session - virtual/online part from students´ home - Tue, 29 October, 10:00 - 12:30
  • 5. Simulation session - virtual/online part from students´ home - Tue, 12 November, 10:00 - 12:30
  • 6. Simulation session - virtual/online part from students´ home - Tue, 19 November, 10:00 - 12:30
  • 7. Simulation session - virtual/online part from students´ home - Tue, 26 November, 10:00 - 12:30
  • 8. Reflection session - contact lesson - Tue, 3 December, 10:00-11:40
  • 9. Individual sessions - contact lesson - Tue,10 December, 10:00-11:40
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SAMOVAR, Larry A. and Richard E. PORTER. Intercultural communication : a reader. 10th ed. Belmont: Wadsworth, 2003, x, 483. ISBN 053456495X. info
  • Cross-cultural business behaviormarketing, negotiating, sourcing and managing across cultures. Edited by Richard R. Gesteland. 3rd [rev.] ed. Copenhagen, Denmark: Copenhagen Business School Press, 2002, 347 p. ISBN 8763000938. info
Teaching methods
Teaching and learning is based on the following methods:
• Distributive: Input (theoretical frameworks, models, etc.) & readings
• Collaborative: Participation in a collaborative project with different student teams, in the form of a virtual simulation game
• Interactive: Debriefing and discussions (in class)
A special focus is placed on reflective practice.
Assessment methods
In line with the PI format of the course, there will be three assessment components:
• Participation in class: Students are required to prepare for the sessions and participate actively both in the classes and in the simulation (50 % of the final grade); participation in virtual part is compulsory
• Portfolio: A set of tasks to reflect on their personal experience, how it relates to theoretical concepts (50 % of the final grade)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
The simulation game is central to this course. The simulation game will take place virtually/online from students´home and virtual sessions are 150 minutes long as actual collabarative work with Vienna university students will be taking place there. This extra time is compensated by the reduction in the number of contact sessions. Please by prepared for including these extended virtual session (150 minutes, i.e. 10:00-12:30) in your personal schedules. The dates of the virtual sessions are given in the sylabus.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.
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