Intercultural Communication (KSK_067)
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to promote students' critical, analytical thinking, to improve their cultural competence and intercultural communication skills in the context of globalization and cultural diversity.
Prerequisites
Not required.
Learning outcomes
Students gain an idea of current issues in intercultural communication, factors that affect a person's individual development, as well as the structure and socialization of social institutions in a multicultural society.
Skills to create an analysis of cultural diversity, to interpret theoretical texts, to implement needs research, to communicate in practice and to build relationships of trust in the context of intercultural communication.
Students are competent in forming an intercultural position, reacting to expressions of racism, to integrate the acquired knowledge and alternative views on intercultural dialogue and conflicts; to critically analyze the dynamics of the situation in intercultural communication in a particular society or community, to implement culturally sensitive professional practice.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography, FO | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Ivans Jānis Mihailovs, Liesma Ose | |
| Photography, FON | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Liesma Ose | |
| Multimedia Communication, MK | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ivans Jānis Mihailovs, Liesma Ose | |
| Multimedia Communication, MKN | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | Liesma Ose | |
| Public Relations, SA | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ivans Jānis Mihailovs, Liesma Ose | |
| Journalism, ZR | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required | Ivans Jānis Mihailovs, Liesma Ose |
