Intercultural Skills: Communication

After an introduction to concepts and theories of intercultural and transcultural competence, partici-pants engage with very practical challenges and the potential of working in an international environ-ment and in multicultural teams.

The main goal of the course is to raise awareness of the role of culture and equip participants with communication resources to productively apply in international working environments. Based on a thorough understanding of how culture affects perception, communication and work, participants will be able to consciously develop their own intercultural and transcultural competencies.

Key themes:

Concepts and theory of intercultural and transcultural competence
Culture and perception from a social sciences and humanities perspective
Identity and plural affiliation
Transcultural competence and narrative empathy
Cultural dimensions and value orientations
Patterns in intercultural communication

The course is planned to take place on-site. However, should the current situation require it, the course will take place online. In that case, class times might change.

Depending on demand, the course is taught in English or German.

Information

Date
Target audience	Professionals in private enterprises, public agencies and NGOs who work in Africa or engage with African partners, staff or clients
Organizer	Centre for African Studies Basel
Event language	English German
Cost of participating	CHF 540.00
Speakers	Ariane Curdy, management training and organizational development consultant; owner Ctrl Culture Relations Elísio Macamo, Professor of African Studies at the Institute of Sociology, University of Basel
Registration deadline	May 20, 2019 17:00