KVVS1012 Organizational Communication (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to
- understand how cultural diversity may be related to interpersonal communication phenomena in the workplace
- apply communication concepts, theories and models to frame and address these phenomena
- critically discuss the ethical issues in communication in a culturally diverse workplace
- understand that cultural diversity may play out in complex ways, and that culture and cultural differences are not the sole forces shaping interpersonal communication in workplace contexts
- describe, analyze, and criticize structures and processes of communication in organizational settings.
Study methods
Lectures, group assignment, learning portfolio.
Content
This course explores communication phenomena in culturally diverse workplaces from an interpersonal and group perspective. The course
introduces the participants to issues such as organizational treatment of difference, communication in a multilingual workplace, cultural identity construction, relational development or the creation of a shared working culture.
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| Cooren, Francois (2014). Organizational discourse: communication and constitution. Cambridge: Polity Press. |
Assessment criteria
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.