This subject provides a basic knowledge of the cultural and organisational frameworks within which international business is conducted. It adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to introduce students to important issues and challenges in managing cultural diversity in the workplace. Conceptual and theoretical frameworks are used to develop an understanding of the ways in which cultures differ and how such differences impact on organisations.

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IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each macro-skill) or completion of ELPP Level 2/GE Level 2 with a grade of 60%

IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each macro-skill) or completion of ELPP Level 2/GE Level 2 with a grade of 60% Offerings: All

FS0111 - Communication Across Cultures

Communication Across Cultures

Identify barriersracism, sexism, and systems of privilegethat arise from histories of colonization, exploitation, and discrimination and learn ways to creatively address these inequities

Examine the unique relationship between history, culture and identity as it functions for diverse groups of people and to recognise 'communication' as an active production and negotiation of meanings, not just the transmission of information

Understand how communication processes differ among cultures and to acquire knowledge and skills that increase intercultural competence

Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical frameworks and conceptual tools for describing the development of communications systems

Gain a critical perspective on local/global issues by developing an understanding of the meaning, importance and tensions of international communication, and by examining the historical and political dimensions of intercultural relations