BS3S81 - International Culture and Communications 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS3S81 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | International Culture and Communications | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Hazel Mawdsley | ||
| Module Team: | Gaurav Chawla | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100080 - international business | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module aims to provide the student with an in depth understanding and an ability to critically appraise the theoretical and practical aspects of international culture and its effect on communication within the organisation
Content Summary
This module provides learners with a critical understanding of the significant role culture plays in shaping organisational communication. There will be a particular focus on message strategies relating to cultural norms within organisations
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | 1. Understand and be able to explain and use a range of key theoretical and analytical frameworks in the consideration and scrutiny of developing issues in international management and employment relations.2. Critically reflect on developing issues in international management and employment relations. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Tutorial Exercises 1 | A Group Presentation and Individual Script | 20 | 750 | 50 | Yes | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | An essay assignment testing knowledge of the key themes of the module | 0 | 3000 | 50 | Yes | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Tutorial Exercises 1 | ✘ | ||
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✘ | ||