MR/ECM – Unit 1: Basic Intercultural Skills (Lithuania)

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Self-Perception and Perception of the Other 7 Assessments

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Key concepts related to personal identity and self-perception

Impact of culture and social context on self-perception

Reflection on your values and beliefs

Impact of culture and social context on social perception

Stereotypes and their impact

Recognizing your stereotypes

Challenging Stereotypes

Core values of the host society (Lithuania) 6 Assessments

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Milestones in the history of Lithuania shaping its national identity

Key principles of Lithuania

Lithuania’s perception of family life

Education and success: definition and associated values in Lithuania

Hospitality and courtesy rules in Lithuania

Main religious customs and taboos in Lithuania

Intercultural Communication Principles 8 Assessments

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Relation between language, culture and communication

Basic notions of verbal and non-verbal communication

Characteristic culture-driven communication principles

Low vs. high context cultures

Relationship vs. task-oriented cultures

Cultural differences in non-verbal communication

Principles of intercultural communication

Simple techniques for effective intercultural communication