Cross-cultural communication and diversity

Learn to apply current theoretical frameworks when analysing cross-cultural case studies. Stimulate your awareness for similarities and differences between different cultural backgrounds.

You strengthen your intercultural communication skills.
You will be able to apply cultural theoretical frameworks in the analysis of your own cross-cultural case studies.
You will show increased self-awareness of your own cultural values and unspoken cultural assumptions.
You will know how to vary your communication patterns and styles in a culturally sensitive way.

Factsheet

Degree/Certificate Passed/failed
Duration Summerschool Week 36
Schedule Week 36 (2nd–6th September 2024): Monday–Friday, 08.45am–05.15pm
Application deadline Week 26–30 – online in IS-Academia
Number of places 26
Incoming students and BFH students are advised to pre-register additionally via geo@bfh.ch.
ECTS credits 2 ECTS credits
The module counts towards the BFH Certificate of Global Competence in accordance with the departmental requirements.

Costs No additional costs
Teaching language Teaching: English, German
Competency assessment: English
Location Bern
School Bern University of Applied Sciences
School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL
Next session Autumn semester

Module responsibility

Administration