Interculturalité

Interculturality and international collaboration

Description: The objective of this module is to raise students’ awareness of the challenges of interculturality and collaboration in an international environment. Students will develop an understanding of how cultural differences influence communication styles, professional practices, and teamwork dynamics. The main approaches to intercultural analysis will be introduced to identify the factors that contribute to effective cooperation between people from different cultural backgrounds. The module will also address the skills required for managing international projects, including intercultural communication, conflict management, adaptation to multicultural environments, and remote collaborative work. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will be encouraged to reflect on the challenges and opportunities associated with cultural diversity in organizations and international projects.

Learning outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and explain the main cultural factors influencing behaviours, communication, and professional practices in an international environment.
  • Analyze the impact of cultural differences on interactions within multicultural teams and international projects.
  • Adapt their communication and behaviour to foster effective collaboration with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Implement cooperation and conflict-management strategies that promote inclusion, mutual respect, and collective success in intercultural contexts.

Course supervisor: Stéphanie Guglielmina

Geode ID: SPM-HEP-021

CM:

  1. Interculturalité (1.5 h)
  2. Collaboration Internationale (1.5 h)

TP:

  1. TP1 (3.0 h)
  2. TP2 (3.0 h)