Objectives

After the course the students
1. are familiar with the different concepts and theories of cross-cultural communication and negotiations and are able to critically reflect on the conceptual knowledge
2. understand and are able to analyze various inter- and intra- organizational communication and negotiation issues and situations across cultures
3. are able to apply their knowledge in developing a cross-cultural business communication/negotiation strategy.

In addition, students will learn to solve problems and develop their communication skills by means of working in cross-cultural teams, oral presentations and other activating learning methods, as well as develop own critical thinking by means of a written individual essay.