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TS500313

Cultural understanding and communication

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Report

About

About the course

Course content

Critical thinking Various cultural definitions and concepts. Culture in light of history and religion. The interface between culture and management. The interface between culture and corporate culture. The interface between nationality, culture and cultural subgroups like profession, sex etc. Reflect over the relationship between culture and individual differences. New research directions

Learning outcome

Learning outcome: be able to use concepts and models in relations to culture has thorough knowledge of the scholarly theories and methods in the field of leadership hold advanced knowledge regarding culture and culture differences in organizations with an international working milieu, as well as intercultural communication and mangement. This will be illustrated through empirical examples from, amongst others, petro-maritime companies. be able to analyze cultural dilemmas with basis in cultural dimensions, history and religion. be able to use cultural dimensions to interpret other people's choices and actions in concrete situations be able to analyze and reflect on his/her own cultural and professional identity be able to analyze national and cultural issues which impact on the daily running of an organization, so that they may be utilized in strategies and planning

Learning methods and activities

Teaching methods and activities: Lectures, individual and group exercises (some to be presented in class), and simulations (table-top) to ensure a thorough understanding of how the theory can be applied in realistic situations Mandatory Requirements: Each group is required to present 1 - 2 group exercises. Students are expected to be present minimum 80 % of the time meant for group exercises.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

Exam: Individual report (min. 10 - 15 pages) based on a voluntary (but accepted) situation. The student is expected to present and discuss several theoretical perspectives on practical problems and possible solutions with basis in cultural dimensions, history and religion. The report shall be submitted in NTNU's Digital Exam System INSPERA as one pdf-file.

The student must have 80% attendance in the course in order to register for the exam. Special cases are assessed individually by submitting an application to the Study Program Manager.

Re-sit examination: Students who failed the exam or have a legitimate leave of absence from the exam, will be allowed to re-sit the exam during the next semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Management of Demanding Marine Operations (MLAKMO)
Operational Maritime Management (830MDO)

Subject areas

  • Organization and Leadership

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Report
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

Report
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment