BIP Intercultural communication and spiritual backgrounds

Hosting Higher Education Institution:
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
Institution website:
https://www.uaic.ro/
Country:
Romania
Language:
English
Dates:
Monday, 4 November, 2024 to Friday, 8 November, 2024
Registration fee:
0
Fee reductions/waivers:
0
Maximum number of participants:
20
Deadline for applying:
Thursday, 10 October, 2024
Accommodation:
Accommodation provided
Contact person details:
Anca Ionescu
anca.ionescu@uaic.ro

The course addresses key aspects and means of developing abilities of intercultural communication based on spiritual backgrounds. Will be inquired and discussed cultural and spiritual frameworks that define geographic areas, communities as well as the identity of the individuals pertaining to such areas or communities. Will be discussed the principles of intercultural communication and its significance for today’s international context. Another key aspect to be addressed is the role of cultural and spiritual values as frameworks in understanding the world of today and in enhancing our ways to communicate. The practical aspects of intercultural communication based on spiritual backgrounds will be addressed in seminaries and workshops, the main target being the experiential and the dynamic interaction among participants.

Main topics:

What is intercultural communication?

Intercultural communication in context/s.

The significance of spiritual background for intercultural communication.

Cultural and spiritual values impact in the world of today.

Artificial Intelligence and intercultural communication: pros and cons.

Benefits of training in intercultural communication.

Learning outcomes:

Developing an experiential understanding of cultural diversity.

Developing and enhancing abilities to have intercultural communication, starting with understanding of the other’s difference, and continuing with appreciation of the other’s cultural and spiritual values.

Understanding the role of spiritual and cultural values for the world of today.

Better understanding of own cultural and spiritual values through intercultural communication.

Participants are expected to cover their expenses from the Erasmus+ grant provided by their home institution. The registration is open only to participants from Programme Countries (countries from European Union, EEA, Turkey, Serbia and Republic of North Macedonia).

Application form is available on:https://forms.gle/ZLSLV3N2oqTpyZ9B7

Please do not make travel arrangements before your participation is confirmed. Detailed programme and confirmation of participation will be sent to participants after the registration deadline.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Iaşi!