Topic Name Description
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Page How to use this course
Page Copyrights
Page Dowload: Learning Journals
Page About us
1. Towards a dynamic and multi-faceted approach to understanding culture Page 1.1 Prelude
Page 1.2 Introduction
Page 1.3 A narrow and an expanded concept of culture
Page 1.4 An open versus closed concept of culture
Page 1.5 Summary
Page 1.6 Learning review
Page 1.7 Sources, further reading and web links

Here you will find the sources cited in this session, some recommended literature and weblinks for further reading.

2. Interculturality and intercultural interactions in a professional and personal context Page 2.1 Prelude
Page 2.2 Introduction
Page 2.3 Diversity and heterogeneity of lifeworlds
Page 2.4 Interculturality and intercultural interactions, the attempt of a definition
Page 2.5 Intercultural encounters in my social and work environment
Page 2.6 The relevance of dealing with intercultural interactions
Page 2.7 Summary
Page 2.8 Learning review
Page 2.9 Sources, further reading and web links

Here you will find the sources cited in this session, some recommended literature and weblinks for further reading.

3. The characteristics of culture, an individual perspective Page 3.1 Prelude
Page 3.2 Introduction
Page 3.3 Culture and the concept of multi-collectivity
Page 3.4 Culture as a repertoire of knowledge
Page 3.5 Culture as learned and passed on
Page 3.6 People as products and producers of culture
Page 3.7 Culture and its link to context
Page 3.8 Summary
Page 3.9 Learning review
Page 3.10 Sources, further reading and web links

Here you will find the sources cited in this session, some recommended literature and weblinks for further reading.

4. Culture and social behaviour Page 4.1 Prelude
Page 4.2 Introduction
Page 4.3 The link between culture and social behaviour
Page 4.4 How do we want to engage with others?
Page 4.5 My cultural identity profile
Page 4.6 Bridging cultural differences
Page 4.7 Summary
Page 4.8 Learning review
Page 4.9 Sources, further reading and web links
Here you will find the sources cited in this session, some recommended literature and weblinks for further reading.
5. Communication and the communication process Page 5.1 Prelude
Page 5.2 Introduction
Page 5.3 Communication, an attempt at a definition
Page 5.4 The elements of the communication process
Page 5.5 The transactional model of communication
Page 5.6 Summary
Page 5.7 Learning review
Page 5.8 Sources, further reading and web links
6. Intercultural communication and the co-creation of meaning Page 6.1 Prelude
Page 6.2 Introduction
Page 6.3 Culture, communication, and intercultural communication
Page 6.4 Expanding the transactional model of communication
Page 6.5 Managing challenging communication situations
Page 6.6 Summary
Page 6.7 Learning review
Page 6.8 Sources, further reading and web links
7. Pulling the strings together: Analysing interpersonal encounters by applying a culture-reflexive approach Page 7.1 Prelude
Page 7.2 Introduction
Page 7.3 Example
Page 7.4 Background theories
Page 7.5 Quasi-natural worldview
Page 7.6 Systemic-constructivist multiplied perspectives
Page 7.7 Power-reflexive practice
Page 7.8 Synopsis: three meta-perspectives
Page 7.9 Summary
Page 7.10 Learning review
Page 7.11 Sources, further reading and web links

Here you will find the sources cited in this session, some recommended literature and weblinks for further reading.

8. Creating a common ground of understanding and a space for interaction Page 8.1 Prelude
Page 8.2 Introduction
Page 8.3 Culture and interculturality, a quick review
Page 8.4 Negotiating culture, the model
Page 8.5 Negotiating culture, a step by step approach
Page 8.6 Intercultural competence, the concept
Page 8.7 Developing a common ground, a case study approach
Page 8.8 Summary
Page 8.9 Sources, further reading and web links

Here you will find the sources cited in this session, some recommended literature and weblinks for further reading.

9. The journey continues Page 9.1 Prelude
Page 9.2 Introduction
Page 9.3 Developing intercultural competence
Page 9.4 Key areas of intercultural competence and my personal achievements
Page 9.5 ... and the journey continues
Page 9.6 Sources, further reading and web links

Here you will find the sources cited in this session, some recommended literature and weblinks for further reading.