Cosmopolitan Communication: Connecting across Diplomats, Business Leaders and Civil Society Actors

Multilateral Diplomacy

截止日期: 已结束

种类:

Course

地址:

线上

日期:

从 2 11月 2020 到 29 11月 2020

活动周期:

4 周

项目领域:

Peace Security and Diplomacy, Multilateral Diplomacy

特定目标受众:

否

网址:

http://www.unitar.org/mdp

价格:

$600.00

活动协调人email:

mdp-elearning@unitar.org

活动协调人联系方式:

+41 (0)22 917 84 71 / +41 (0)22 917 87 16

其他项目细节:

英文

背景信息

Nowadays, as a result of the globalisation process, individuals and organizations constantly need to be engaged in developing their cross-cultural competences in order to operate effectively in a multilateral setting and avoid barriers, misunderstandings and prejudices in negotiation and mediation processes. Moreover, the understanding of cultural differences enhances the interactions within international relations and consequently leads to more constructive outcomes.

活动目标

The general objective of this e-learning course is to reinforce the knowledge on the processes of communication, to enhance cultural awareness and understand the differences in communication among various cultures. Additionally, it will explore tools and techniques to effectively manage constructive conversations in an intercultural environment.

学习目标

After this course the participants will be able to:

Describe and identify the different types of cosmopolitan communication
Apply tools and techniques for effective cosmopolitan communication
Identify, explain and react to cultural communication patterns and features
Identify and overcome communications barriers and thus be able to act confidently in an intercultural setting

内容和框架

The course content will include the following content:

General Knowledge about Communication
Concepts of Culture
Interpersonal Communication
Bridges and Barriers to Cosmopolitan Communication

方法

e-Learning: The course is internet-based, moderated by senior international experts, asynchronous, and places emphasis on online discussions and self-paced learning. The participants will be primarily responsible for their own learning over the four-week span of the course. The course will consist of the following components:

Compulsory and optional reading material, intended to teach the basic concepts and principles of the lesson's subject-matter;
External links to additional books, articles, documents, and websites related to the lessons;
Quizzes and case studies at the end of each module. To be eligible for the course certificate, a passing grade of 80% on both quizzes and case studies is required;
A Community Discussion Board will be available for participants to post questions or comments visible to the instructor and other participants. This discussion board will be moderated by the course director and UNITAR;

Estimated learning time: minimum of 30 hours.

Participants will be eligible to receive a certificate of completion after the successful completion of the course.

目标受众

The course targets mid to senior-level governmental officials as well as staff of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations. It also targets entry-level and mid-career diplomats and private and public sector specialists. Postgraduate students with relevant experience in multicultural working environment are also encouraged to apply.