About course
The Intercultural Business Communication course looks at culture as the key to competitiveness
while emphasizing the importance of learning as much as possible about other cultures.
The lectures give students an opportunity to understand the peculiarities of working in an international
company and provide information on various business models and communication styles.
The course comprises different types of tasks that ensure comprehensive study of the topics.
Result
The Intercultural Business Communication course looks at culture as the key to competitiveness while emphasizing the importance of learning as much as possible about other cultures.
competences
- ability to communicate orally and in writing in Russian and foreign languages to solve problems of interpersonal and intercultural interaction
- ability to self-organize and self-educate
teachers
Klimova I.I.
chief in the Department Of Language Training
Lukina A.A.
lecturer in the Department Of Language Training
Vinnikova O.A.
senior lecturer in the Department Of Language Training
Lugovaya A.A.
lecturer in the Department Of Language Training
Sukhorukova D.V.
senior lecturer in the Department Of Language Training
Mescheryakova O.V.
senior lecturer in the Department Of Language Training
Tom Humpage
lecturer in the Department Of Language Training
requirements
The level of training of students in the online course: those who have / are receiving higher education, first level (Bachelor's degree), English proficiency at the level of at least B2
content
- Topic 1. Culture is the key to competitiveness. Job in international companies. Communication with foreign partners. European and Asian styles of communication
- Topic 2. Cultural Business Models from around the World
- Topic 3. Cultural issues of mergers and acquisitions
- Topic 4. Working abroad: challenges and benefits. Managing a cross-cultural team and getting international experience
- Final control
Weekly classes include watching thematic video lectures, working with additional materials, and completing test tasks with automated verification of results. The final grade for completing the course consists of the results of the control tests for each topic and the final control for the entire course.