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a) the various layersof cultureb) the key issues inthe currentdebateconcerningdifferent degreesof tolerance ofcultural symbolsWriting and presentation of Teamwork 1: Cultural symbols in thecurrent debate in newspapers(search for relevant articles on theweb, setting up of individualdossiers, reading and analysis)15 hours3 hoursUnderstanding and beingable to identify thedifferent dimensions ofcultural differences inapproaches to: space,time, equity, hierarchy,high-low context, etcUnderstanding processesofa)acculturationtransition fromethnocentrism toethnorelativism andcapacity to articulateown /somebody else’sprocessesGroup work on 8 short case studiesfollowed by class debatePresentation of the theoreticalperspective on the culturaldimensionBackground reading of selectedtextsLecture 5: Presentation of Bennet’smodel, followed by criticalperspective by the group.Lecture 6: Process of acculturation,followed by identification ofsignificant steps by the groupReading assignmentPersonal reflection of themespresented in the lectures1 and ½ x 8 = 12hours12 hours1 hour1 hour1 hour4hours1 hour3 hoursOne writtencase studyto beanalysed(10%)Write a twopagereportbased onpersonalexperience(8%)Understanding obstaclesand roads to interculturalcommunication.Development ofcomprehensive listeningand capacity to answer inthe appropriate culturalkeyPanel of presenters from differentcultures and debate. ReflectionexerciseLecture 7: InterculturalCommunication. Key issuesReading assignmentPersonal reflection of themespresented in the lecturesFilm: “No Man´s Land”.Class Discussion about the filmLecture 8: The role of perception inintercultural communicationReading assignment3 hours1 hour3 hours1 hour2 hours1 hour1 hour2 hours*Selfevaluation(with guides)(8%)Development of anattitude of respect andappreciation of diversityWhich are the main three points ofthe assigned reading? Debate inclassVisit to NGO or other type oforganisation that works with peoplefrom other cultures2 hours3 hoursUnderstanding the currentchallenge of migrationLecture 9: Value of Diversity.Migration: variety at our door1 hour Oralpresenta-