COURSE SYLLABUS
Multi-Cultural Teams, 3 credits
Multikulturella team, 3 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2017
Course Code: TMLR26
Confirmed by: Dean Mar 1, 2016
Valid From: Aug 1, 2016
Version: 1
Reg number:JTH 2016/2368-313
Education Cycle: Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Technology (95%) and social sciences (5%)
Subject group: DT1
Specialised in: A1N

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

After a successful course, the student shall:

Knowledge and understanding

- display knowledge of the concepts that underlie multi-cultural communication

Skills and abilities

- demonstrate the ability to identify, recognise and handle the influence of multi-cultural aspects in communication and work

Judgement and approach

- demonstrate an understanding of how cultural differences contribute to the outcome of development work

Contents

The course supports the creation and maintenance of effective teams by providing students with a theoretical awareness of and practical experience in the impact of multi-cultural aspects upon personal behaviour, both at work and in an education context.

The course includes the following elements:
- Intercultural fear management
- Worldview
- Value dimensions
- Culture shock adaptation
- Religion
- Non-verbal communication

Type of instruction

The course will consist of lectures and team-based project work, supported by a exam. Students will work in teams.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor's degree (ie. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits within the major subject in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (with relevant courses in Computer Engineering), Informatics, Computer Science, Interaction Design (with relevant courses in web programming) or equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Examination and grades

The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.

The final grade for the course is based upon a balanced set of assessments. The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Project work2 credits5/4/3/U
Examination1 credit5/4/3/U

Course literature

Literature

The literature list for the course will be provided one month before the course starts.

Samovar, L. A., Porter, R. E., & McDaniel, E. R.
Communication between cultures.
2007 (6th Edition), Belmont, USA: Thomson Wadsworth.