Study Guide

Objective

Having completed this study unit

Individual level:
• You learn and understand your cultural background and its impact on daily decision making and how they interact with each other.
• You learn a broad set of diversity dimensions and recognize and critically evaluate your own stereotypes and biases towards others.
• You know the basic concepts of cultural diversity and are able to communicate effectively in different international environments.
Organisational and team level:
• You are able to work in culturally and otherwise diverse teams and organizations.
• You are able to contribute, collaborate, communicate and debate in diverse teams and understand the needs of organizations from diversity perspectives.
• You are able to deal with complexities arising from diversity related issues.
Societal level:
• You understand the impact of diversity and cultural differences at a global and national level.

Competences:

Content

• Understanding and reflecting of one’s own culture and diversity
• Cross-cultural communication and central concepts
• Diversity and central concepts
• Working in diverse teams
• Solving diversity related challenges
• Understanding the role of diversity and culture on the global scene
• Cultural sensitivity
• Visitors from diverse backgrounds
• Work opportunities (alumni)
• Cultural and social sustainability
• Diversity of experiences