Intercultural communication is a minor subject provided by the Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology. The courses offered represents each main area in the field, and the subject deals with how to understand the challenges involved in intercultural encounters, dialogue and communication in various contexts. How can we make communication work or reach a dialogue beyond cultural barriers and stereotypes? What does intercultural competence mean and what does it require from us? How are we as individuals affected by different forms of intercultural mobility?
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BASIC STUDIES
Introduction to Intercultural Communication (5 ECTS), online course.
Link to the Study Guide for more information about the course.
Time: 1.9.2025–31.7.2026.
Price: 60€
Teacher: Salma Abdulmagied.
Enrolment 11.8.2025–13.5.2026.
No prerequisites.
Link to enrolment
Registration to the course takes place continuously during the year. After registration, you will receive notification of admission and access to the course.
The following three courses are mandatory if you want to have Intercultural communication as a minor subject as part of your degree.
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Encounters and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Intercultural Communication – Critical Perspectives
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