Content:

1.  Introduction to the Course. What is Intercultural Communication? Intercultural Learner and their Intercultural Communicative Competence.

2.  Do I know who I am?

3. Communication and its schools.

4.The concept of culture and its interpretations.

5. Why the message sent is not the message received?

6. Nonverbal communication and its importance.

7. The importance of the context and its influence on communication.

8. Stereotypes, prejudice and other obstacles towards successful intercultural communication.

To develop students’:
general competences: analytical critical thinking; independent work and time management; intercultural
communication skills, digital skills, research skills, and team work;
Subject competences: develop cultural and sociolinguistic self-awareness, gain deep knowledge of culture and its
peculiarities with a particular focus on the countries of the Baltic States and North and South America.

Proficiency of English B2 (according to CEFR). Opportunity to attend counts with full-time students during the day.

Interactive lectures and seminars, students’ independent work, 8-week Telecollaboration project with the students from the University of Latvia, Edward Waters University (USA), Universidad de Los Lagos (Chile) and Universidad Austral de Chile (Chile).

1. Participation in the Telecollaboration project and completion of the envisaged team tasks .
2. A comparative research project on a particular topic in the field of studies conducted by the joint team of students from Partner
universities.

Competence in intercultural communication can significantly enhance career development across various professional fields:

- A deep understanding of cultural differences facilitates more effective negotiation, conflict resolution, and the establishment of strong, trust-based business relationships.
- Advanced intercultural communication skills enable individuals to represent their country or organisation successfully in diverse international settings and diplomatic contexts.
- Awareness of cultural diversity supports more effective teaching of international students and the development of inclusive, culturally responsive educational content.
- Recognising and appreciating cultural differences contributes to the creation of inclusive and collaborative work environments, fostering mutual respect and team cohesion.

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The classes with full-time students during the day.

Tuesday 15.00-16.30. First week Room 123 (Steponas Batoras), second week Room 115A (Domus Philologia)