Intercultural Training
Module profile
Programme
Module no./code, Module name
Module 1 / ICT, Intercultural Training
Duration
1 Semester
Frequency
nur Wintersemester
ECTS credits
6 Credits
Type of module
Pflichtmodul
Language(s) of instruction
Englisch
Language(s) of examination
Englisch
Study mode
- Vollzeit
Courses of the module
| Name | Course type | Credit hours | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Training | Seminaristischer Unterricht | 2 Credit hours | n/a |
| Business, Culture and Society | Seminaristischer Unterricht | 2 Credit hours | n/a |
Workload
Total workload
180 h
Attendance time
45 h
Self-study time
90 h
Exam preparation
45 h
Organisation and Exam
Module manager
Prof. Dr. Manfred Kiesel
Lecturer(s)
- Prof. Dr. Manfred Kiesel
- Prof. Dr. Rainer Wehner
Teaching and learning formats
Tuition in Seminars
The seminar consist of a two day Team Training. Students have to transfer the lessons learned in a group project.
Applicability
The Module is introducing the international student group to the German culture.
The Team building exercises are supporting all courses with team work as 7 Business Management, Module 11 Business Simulation, 13 Intercultural Management and the 24-27 Focus.
Only within the Bachelor International Management
Programme semester
1. Semester
Particular conditions for admission (to exam)
other exam (soP):, Report (A), Presentation (B), Portfolio (F) Decision and Announcement beginning of the semester. Participation is obligatory for examination.
Multiple Choice: possible; Auxiliary material: dictionary
Condition for award of ECTS credits
- sonstige Prüfung (Präsentation)
- sonstige Prüfung (Hausarbeit)
- sonstige Prüfung (Portfolio)
Contents, Learning Outcomes & Literature
Module contents
Team training:
- Development and training of team working skills
- Introduction to project management
- Introduction to scientific techniques, visit of the library
- International and intercultural student groups solve different tasks, using project management techniques
- Simulation of an international company environment through changing teams
- Defining a common goal
- Work together as a team and create an understanding of the behaviour required to develop team performance
Business, Culture and Society:
- Role of primary and secondary stakeholders both within and associated with organizations
- Cultural differences, ethics and social responsibility and different scopes of organizational activities
- broad forces in business, society, and globalization; stakeholders’ influence in the destiny of both business and society
Learning outcomes
Level: Reproduction
The students...
- can apply concepts of effective communication in different cultural environments
- identify language und cultural barriers
- deal with their won culture bias and identify professional, as well as organizational structures
- implement management techniques to develop a team performance
Level: Knowledge an Comprehension
The Students...
- know the importance of culture, ethics and responsibility
- examine coherences between business, culture and society
- understand cultural differences an apply cultural dimensions
Level: Problem Solving
The Students...
- draw conclousions about their own cultural awareness based on findings
- analyse business situations within international Teams and develop solution concepts independently with a scientific background
- implement strategies to fulfil repsonsibilities for themselves, as well as the society
Literature and other material
Team Training Essentials: A Research-Based Guide, Eduardo Salas, e.a,
Halsey, A.H. e.a.: Culture, Economy, Society
Lawrence, Anne, e.a.: Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public Policy