Models of Cultural Differences
Course code
KOI7017.FK
old course code
KOI7017
Course title in Estonian
Kultuurierinevuste mudelid
Course title in English
Models of Cultural Differences
ECTS credits
4.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Developing a theoretical understanding for models of cultural difference and their application in intercultural practice.
Brief description of the course
The students will get to know the common theoretical approaches which describe cultural differences. Formost the focus will be on the works of intercultural theoreticians like Edward T. Hall and Geert Hofstede but not only. On the one hand the students will prepare and work with theoretical literature, present and discuss texts and develope a reflexive understanding of the applicability of these models and others alike. They will also learn how to apply these theoretical models on real intercultural settings. In order to learn that, they will do ethnographical and reflexive exercises like observational activities and theory based simulations of intercultural contact.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
By the end of this course, students will:
• have theoretical knowledge about the relevant models of cultural difference (mainly Edward T. Hall, Geert Hofstede);
• understand the importance, reach, criticism and applicability of theoretical models which are typical instruments of describing intercultural differences;
• be able to apply models of cultural differences in everyday life.
By the end of this course, students will:
• have theoretical knowledge about the relevant models of cultural difference (mainly Edward T. Hall, Geert Hofstede);
• understand the importance, reach, criticism and applicability of theoretical models which are typical instruments of describing intercultural differences;
• be able to apply models of cultural differences in everyday life.
Teacher
Professor Anastassia Zabrodskaja
Prerequisite course 1
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