• Demonstrate understanding of the challenges & pitfalls of intercultural communication in English, including ways to mitigate misunderstandings
• Understand the way culture influences cognition, communication, and interpersonal behavior
• Demonstrate & apply key concepts introduced in the course to provide a coherent and nuanced analysis and discussion
• Observe academic conventions with respect to style, argumentation, references, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently select, argue, and discuss concepts, including critical thinking skills.

The aim of this course is twofold:

1. to develop your awareness and understanding of culture’s impact on communication and

2. to increase your understanding of English as a global language in professional business contexts.

This course exposes students to key intercultural communication theories and research, including how cultural background influences cognition, behavior, verbal and non-verbal communication. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of global English or English as a lingua franca (ELF) in business contexts, including how speakers of English from various English language circles communicate with each other and how noise, accents, jargons, and dialects can also influence communication. Self-awareness is also promoted through the course through case-based learning and reflections, including the role that English plays in Danish society and how the experience of learning English as a second language varies across cultural contexts.