Master
2025/2026
Pragmatics of Inter- and Cross-Cultural Communication-1
Type:
Compulsory course (Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication)
Delivered by:
School of Foreign Languages
Where:
School of Foreign Languages
When:
1 year, 3, 4 module
Online hours:
20
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors:
Elena Moshnyaga
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
48
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course explores such issues as the communication theory of identity, psychological identity is dwelt upon through the lens of Hall's theory of "cultural grammar" and Hofstede's theory of cultural dimensions. The course reveals the approaches to the classification of business cultures by Lewis and the analysis of organizational culture on the basis of the classification of cultures by Schein and Trompenaars. The issues of overcoming intercultural conflicts are considered. Emphasis is placed on the stages and processes of intercultural competence development. Particular attention is paid to the methods of communication research.