After completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Define "culture" as a complex concept and anticipate the effects of cultural differences on different areas of life.
• Be aware of their own cultural background.
• Reflect on stereotypes and prejudices participants may have about other cultures.
• Be able to perceive differences in behavior as cultural differences and identify the reasons for certain patterns of behavior.
• Be aware of the role of "culture" in communication processes and use the concepts acquired in the course to apply new communication strategies.
• Analyze critical incidents using a solution-oriented approach.
• Develop empathic skills in cross-cultural interactions through experiential modules like role plays and simulations.
• Be aware of cultural adaptation processes and develop coping strategies.

The course will involve interactive teaching methods, including cultural simulations, group discussions and presentations.

This course is aimed at students who participate in a WU exchange program, after the official nomination by the WU International Office only.

PLEASE NOTE: Waiting list registration applies to this course.

This means you first sign up for the waiting list within the specified time frame. After that, you will be formally registered if you are a student nominated to study abroad at a WU partner university. If you participate(d) in a Short Program or internship abroad, please send an e-mail to the course instructor to be assigned to the course.

If you do not meet the course prerequisites but would like to attend the course out of interest, please also sign up for the waiting list – in this case, it is essential that you send an e-mail to the course instructor with a short motivational statement. Admission will then take place depending on the capacity of the course.