| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Joint Master's Program Global Business - Canada/Taiwan 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
Upon successful completion of this course students will:
- LO1 demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in intercultural competence and cultural reflection, identifying how these concepts impact personal and professional interactions across cultures.
- LO2 recognize and describe cultural differences in communication styles, values, and behaviors, explaining their potential effects on group dynamics and leadership.
- LO3 reflect on their own cultural assumptions and biases, recognizing how these influence their intercultural interactions and decision-making processes.
- LO4 identify and outline basic strategies for improving intercultural communication and enhancing cultural competence in both personal and professional contexts.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
| See competences field.
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See competences field.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
- Individual dedication and commitment to the learning process and a willingness to experiment with different methods of cultural learning.
- Regular submission of journals.
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| Methods |
Group discussions, individual inquiry and reflection, analytical observation, ethnographic writing.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Current reading material focusing on both target cultures.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
- Students acquire theoretical knowledge of leadership and group interaction and consolidate this through practical experience in leadership roles.
- Students acquire the tools necessary to analyze and critically reflect on group interactions.
- Students acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of intercultural communication and in dealing with other cultures.
- Students deal with gender issues and the compatibility of work and family in different cultures.
- Students are able to reflect on intercultural interactions and to behave according to the situation and culture.
The course objective is twofold: before starting the program, the course aims to prepare students to live and study in Canada and Taiwan by raising awareness of cultural differences they will experience in different situations; during their stay abroad, the students will develop their intercultural skills by reflecting on their experiences and keeping regular journal entries on their acculturation process.
During individual sessions with the instructor, students will discuss their cultural learning process and reflect on their own cultural identity at regular intervals during the program.
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