Citizen Training School (CITRA) is your gateway to a diverse range of lifelong learning experiences including the training of competences central to EURECA-PRO, such as Responsible Consumption and Production and Transversal Skills.

Whether you're seeking to enhance your skills for career advancement, stay updated with industry trends, or explore new areas of interest, CITRA offers tailored training programs designed to meet your needs.

With a focus on inclusivity and accessibility, CITRA welcomes individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and professions, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to unlock their full potential.

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of intercultural communication and ethics, emphasizing cultural and historical awareness. 

It offers theoretical understanding and practical skills for effective and respectful interaction across diverse cultures, micro-cultures, and different professional environments. The participants will learn about the impact of cultural diversity on communication styles, values, and ethical perspectives – both in theory and by examining various frameworks and real-life case studies. 

Course is designed to equip participants with the skills to navigate and resolve intercultural misunderstandings and ethical dilemmas in both personal and professional contexts. Emphasis is given to challenges specific to our era and in the context of European values: globalization, particularities of electronic communication and distance cooperation, climate change perceptions, European unification and cooperation challenges, and sustainability.   

Course type: 100% online course
Instructor(s): Dr. Apostolos Gerontas (TUBAF), Laura Seelig (HSMW), Vanessa Juliane Herrmann (HSMW)
University offering the course: TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Semester: Spring/Summer
Language: English
Registration Period Start Date: 22 February 2025
Registration Period End Date: 19 April 2025
Short Description: The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of intercultural communication and ethics emphasizing cultural and historical awareness. It offers theoretical understanding and practical skills for effective and respectful interaction across diverse cultures and professional environments.
Mobility Type: Other
ExternalURL: https://www.eurecapro.eu/intercultural-communication-and-ethics/
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