Developing Cultural Sensitivity
6 Credits (ECTS)
Developing Cultural Sensitivity
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Module Description
The aim of this module is to equip participants with knowledge and practical strategies to effectively navigate the complexities of communication in a culturally diverse world. In today’s globalized society, cultural diversity plays a significant role in shaping human behavior and interactions.
By understanding the impact of cultural diversity on communication, participants will be better equipped to address the challenges that arise when working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Throughout the module, participants will learn effective strategies to negotiate and manage the competing challenges that may arise between staff members, as well as with business partners, clients, and suppliers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
By gaining a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and its impact on communication, participants will be able to build stronger relationships, enhance collaboration, and foster a more inclusive and harmonious work environment.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess
- a pass in English Language* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent).
- Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
Target Audience
This course is targeted at:
- Candidates wanting to improve their employability opportunities.
- Candidates wanting to progress to higher qualifications in the areas of management.
Career Paths
This programme aims to help you develop essential work skills and behaviours that are needed for you to secure and sustain meaningful employment, as well as to help you progress towards managerial positions.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
October 2024
Additional Info
Reading for the entire Foundation Certificate in Management as presented in this brochure costs €1,500.*
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible for a 70% refund of the cost through the ‘Get Qualified’ scheme.**
Due to the modular structure of the course, you may also opt to take individual modules as stand-alone. The entry requirements still apply.***
*Prices are applicable to students who reside in Malta at the time of applying.
**Terms and conditions apply.
*** For the price of individual modules, please contact the IDEA Academy team.
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Illustrate the influence of culture (including own) on individuals working in teams.
- Communicate freely with individuals from different cultures.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have been exposed to the following:
- Introduction and Definitions.
- Dimensions of Diversity.
- Cross-cultural Communication.
- Stereotyping.
- Cultural Adaptation.
- Cross-cultural management.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Use methods of putting cultural differences in perspective.
- Apply strategies to communicate with people from different cultures in presentations, meetings, and everyday interactions
- how In-depth cultural awareness and understanding of the impact of cultural differences
- Identify and evaluate cultural clashes and develop a strategy to prevent them in future.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
The learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to benefit from assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials etc.