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Management 110: Intercultural Studies
The American Business School in Paris
Paris, France
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Level(s) |
Instruction in |
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Contact Hours |
Prerequisites |
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Management
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100
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English
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3
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45
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None
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The objective of this course is to give every student an understanding
of the complexity of the environment in which they find themselves at
school, in their host country, and in internships in foreign countries.
Students will learn how to analyze the cultural framework in which they
find themselves. They will learn how to work in harmony with people
from different cultural environments. This growth in understanding will
help students develop a much more open-minded approach to cultural
differences and a tolerance for ambiguity. This tolerance and
open-mindedness will later serve them in their international careers
where the ability to adapt and integrate quickly are greatly
appreciated.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:
The
course will be a series of lectures, class presentations & class
exercises. Research will also be required on different subjects. Will
be covered in class :
- Background to intercultural studies ; ethnocentrism ; culture shock
- Concepts developed by Edward T. Hall – high context/low context culture ; monochronic/polychronic
- Concepts developed by Geert Hofstede : power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualistic/collectivist, masculine/feminine
- systems of education in different countries
- world religions – Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Protestantism
TEXT:
The Cultural Dimensions of International Business, Ferraro, Prentice-Hall, 6th Ed,
2010
EVALUATION :
The
final grade will be made up of class presentations & tests (20%),
written reports/projects (30%), a mid-term test (25%), and the final
examination (25%).
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