This module is at the heart of the ICP. All three courses are compulsory, if you are taking the whole ICP. Students are encouraged to start with XICP1101 Introduction to Intercultural Communication, which is offered every autumn.
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Courses in this module apply the theories and paradigms introduced in Module 1 to individual cultures. The focus is on cultural differences between participants’ cultures and the targeted culture in question. The Teach & Learn -programme (2 ECTS) may also be included in this module. This module may not exceed 12 ECTS.
XICP0221 Understanding Germany XICP0222 Understanding Austria XICP0223 Understanding Switzerland XICP0224 Understanding Finland XICP0228 Understanding Your Own Culture XICP0229 Polish Business Culture XICP0230 Cultural Difference Diary XICP0233 Understanding the German-speaking Countries XICP0234 What is National Culture?
In this model, any culture course organized by the Language Centre may be included. Please see the Language Centre’s current selection of available courses on Weboodi. This module may not exceed 6 ECTS.
This module serves as an umbrella, under which any courses organized by the faculties or studied during an exchange, with a strong international or intercultural focus, may be included in the ICP. This module may not exceed 6 ECTS, and courses must be approved by the ICP coordinator.
The course XICP0230 Cultural Difference Diary is designed to generate positive awareness of cultural differences during a prolonged stay abroad (student exchange or internship). Please note that this course requires careful preparation before departure.
Senior lecturer (German, Intercultural Communication) Group leader of less taught languages Tel +358 (0) 40 484 4445 Office hours