Overview

The unit aims to equip you with global leadership skills which will enable you to effectively engage in global networks. Introducing you to Cultural Intelligence, the unit will provide critical tools for intercultural management, a key competency for studying and working in transnational environments. You will complete guided intercultural interactions … For more content click the Read More button below. Regardless of disciplinary background, activities proposed to you in this unit will provide you with knowledge and strategies required for successful engagement in diverse settings. Fostering crucial graduate attributes such as cross-cultural collaboration, teamwork, cultural awareness and critical thinking, this unit will enable you to successfully navigate cultural differences in global challenges and opportunities.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Nadine Normand-Marconnet

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Nadine Normand-Marconnet

Notes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Recognise and explain the key concepts and models of Intercultural Communication Competences;

2.

Identify and analyse intercultural differences in specific multicultural context;

3.

Appraise and discuss cross-cultural issues;

4.

Apply tools and practices to enhance intercultural sensitivity and adaptability;

5.

Apply principles of cross- and intercultural engagement in various contexts.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Participation
2 - Analytical exercises
3 - Analytical exercises
4 - Multimedia
5 - Reflection
6 - Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
International study tour cost estimate for planning purposes - $4,300
Expenses of a personal nature (e.g. visas, entrance fees, meals etc.) may also be at participant's expense unless specifically included in the tour arrangements.

Availability in areas of study

Chinese studies
Cultural competence
European languages
Human rights
Indonesian studies
International relations
Japanese studies
Korean studies
Linguistics
Monash Intercultural lab
Arts enrichment units