This course is designed to provide students with basic principles and practical skill sets in understanding the various cultures that make up the global field of study of the 21st century. Students will learn the 'cultural expertise' approach to transform the diverse challenges of today's interconnected global business world into success. This approach is an effective method for resolving cultural differences between individuals and their impact on different organizational cultures. Participations in this course will learn strategies to ensure diversity both within their own organizations and across international organizations.
Prerequisite(s)
No
Corequisite(s)
No
Special Requisite(s)
No
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Andaç Toksoy
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Asst. Tuğçe Kumral
Schedule
Tuesday 15:00-16:50, CATS SYSTEM, ONLINE
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 17:00-18:00, CATS SYSTEM VIA CHATROOM
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Lecture / Discussion / Case Studies
Principle Sources
- Kartari, A. (2014), “Kültür, Farklılık ve İletişim, İletişim Yayınları”, 1.Baskı, İletişimYayınları.
- Özpehlivan, M. (2019), “Örgüt Kültürü ve İnovasyon”, 1. Baskı, Akademisyen Kitabevi.
Other Sources
- Jandt, F. E. (2004) An Introduction to Intercultural Communication: Identities in a Global Community. California: Sage.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Culture and Dimensions of Culture
Lecture / Discussion
2. Week
The Concept of "Intercultural"
Lecture / Discussion
3. Week
Cultural Communication: What is Culture, What are the Different Views on This Issue?
Lecture / Discussion
4. Week
The Role and Importance of Management of Cultural Differences
Lecture / Discussion
5. Week
Intercultural Negotiation Management
Lecture / Discussion
6. Week
Intercultural Conflict Management
Lecture / Discussion / Case Studies
7. Week
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Lecture / Discussion / Case Studies
8. Week
Mid-Term Exam
Mid-Term Exam
9. Week
Mid-Term Exam
Mid-Term Exam
10. Week
Leadership and Leadership in Different Cultures
Lecture / Discussion / Case Studies
11. Week
Organizational Change and the Perception of Change in Different Cultures
Lecture / Discussion / Case Studies
12. Week
Organizational Culture
Lecture / Discussion
13. Week
Effects of Culture in Today's World
Lecture / Discussion
14. Week
Technology and Culture Exchange
Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Recognizes the intercultural differences.
LO-2
Analyze the effects of cultural differences between units in today's world.
LO-3
Can describe the structural and cultural differences between organizations.
LO-4
Understand intercultural negotiation and conflict processes.
LO-5
Explain the effect of cultural awareness on leadership qualities.
