Workshop-Psychological aspects of intercultural communication 3600-KM-PAKM-OG

The goal of the workshop is to explore the specifics of intercultural communication from a psychological perspective. The sessions will include an analysis of cultural differences in communication (both verbal and non-verbal), such as various communication styles (e.g., high vs. low context, direct vs. indirect communication, linear vs. circular communication). Special attention will be given to psychological constructs and mechanisms shaping the communication process, such as cultural values and norms, cultural rules for expressing emotions, and their role in building and maintaining social interactions.
The workshop will enable students to explore key cultural dimensions relevant to communication (e.g., proxemics, approach to time, assertiveness) and identify major challenges such as language barriers and ethnocentrism. Strategies to address these challenges will be discussed and practiced during the sessions.
The workshop has a practical focus: students will have the opportunity to understand their own communication preferences and work on real-life case studies, facilitating the development of effective communication skills in multicultural environments.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Course coordinators

Hanna Rubinkowska-Anioł

Learning outcomes

Students has a deep knowledge and understanding of:
● Interactive communication model and it’s specificity in the intercultural context;
● Cultural differences in communication styles;
● The ethnocentrism phenomenon and its’ alternative - cultural sensitivity (intercultural competencies);
● Cultural differences in terms of proxemics, assertiveness, time approach and cultural display rules;
● Sources of cultural variance in terms of communication.
Student:
● Recognizes, describes, analyzes and interprets cultural communication styles, using his/her knowledge, a.o. in the area of cross-cultural psychology;
● Is able to give examples of different communication styles;
● Recognizes his/her own preferences in terms of communication styles;
● Can analyze, interpret and discuss the results of cross-cultural studies on communication;
● Is able to work in a group.
Student:
● Is aware that cultural differences impact the communication process and that there is no „one and best” cultural communication style;
● Is able to adjust his/her own communication style so that it matches the context/ the other person;
● Is able to explain the main characteristics of a particular communication style or cultural dimension (related to communication);
● Discussing a certain style of communication/ cultural dimension, the student doesn’t favor or depreciate any cultures, s/he remains objective (the student is culturally sensitive/ intercultural competent).

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

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