Brief Introduction
Take a closer look at geographical and cultural borders and understand their effects on people who occupy them or cross them.Course Summary
Explore the complexities of cross-cultural communication and develop your intercultural awareness and understanding with this course from FutureLearn.Key Learning Points
- Understand the impact of cultural differences on communication and relationships
- Develop strategies for effective intercultural communication
- Explore the role of culture in conflict resolution
Related Topics for further study
- cross-cultural communication
- intercultural awareness
- conflict resolution
- cultural differences
- communication strategies
Learning Outcomes
- Develop intercultural awareness and understanding
- Gain effective communication strategies for cross-cultural interactions
- Explore the role of culture in conflict resolution
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge required
- An interest in intercultural communication
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- 6 weeks long
- 3 hours per week
Similar Courses
- Intercultural Communication
- Cultural Intelligence for Leaders
- Intercultural Competency
Notable People in This Field
- Erin Meyer
- Fons Trompenaars
Related Books
Requirements
- The course is for anyone with an interest in the way in which borders shape and influence how we view each other, you don’t need any previous experience. This course is also ideal if you are preparing to move to a different country for work or study or you work with groups of people from different cultures to yours. By completing all aspects of the course you will have achieved 14 hours of CPD time.
Outline
- Borders Welcome National borders Cultural borders Borders as points of contact Summary Crossing borders About Week 2 Voluntary border crossings: students, workers and tourists Forced border crossing: refugees and asylum seekers Crossing invisible borders Summary
Summary of User Reviews
This intercultural studies course on crossing borders received positive reviews from users. Many found the course to be engaging and informative. Though there were some areas of improvement, overall, the course was well-received by users.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging and informative contentPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative content
- Great course for those interested in intercultural studies
- Interesting and thought-provoking discussions
- Flexibility to complete course at your own pace
- Well-structured and easy to follow
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Not enough opportunities for interaction with other learners
- Limited feedback from course instructors
- Some content may be repetitive or basic for those with prior knowledge
- Could benefit from more real-life examples and case studies
Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Crossing Borders
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