Fachbereich 05: Sprache, Literatur, Kultur - Intercultural Communication and Business - Intercultural Communication and Business Bachelor of Arts (Studienbeginn ab WiSe 2020/21)

This course (Blockveranstaltung) is designed to prepare ICB students for successful internships and future career paths by equipping them with essential practical skills and industry insights. Through a combination of interactive workshops, business simulations, and hands-on projects, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and career prospects available to ICB graduates.

The course provides detailed guidance for internship and job applications, covering key aspects such as crafting effective application materials and preparing for interviews. Drawing on business simulation methods, students will develop core employability skills, including communication, teamwork, strategic thinking, business presentation, and visual design.

In addition, the course introduces students to key career fields commonly pursued by ICB graduates, such as marketing, and explores how current digital tools and AI-driven applications can be leveraged to enhance work productivity.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Understand the challenges, opportunities, and career prospects for ICB graduates.
• Develop effective internship and job application materials.
• Enhance employability skills, including communication, teamwork, and strategic thinking.
• Deliver professional business presentations with strong visual design.
• Identify key career fields and industry trends relevant to ICB graduates.
• Utilize digital tools and AI-driven applications to boost productivity.

Course Requirements:
• Full Attendance: Active participation in all sessions.
• Commitment: Engagement in course activities and discussions.
• Group Project: Contribution to a collaborative project, culminating in a final presentation.

This course offers practical insights and skill-building opportunities to support students in transitioning from academia to the professional world.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of qualitative research methods, with a particular focus on their application within intercultural studies. We will begin by introducing the fundamental principles of qualitative research and distinguish it from quantitative methodologies. The course will cover topics such as defining qualitative social research, understanding the relationship between research topics and research questions and conducting effective literature reviews. Students will also engage with various qualitative research methods and examine real-world examples to deepen their understanding of each approach. Through practical exercises, students will gain the skills necessary to design and implement research projects that address intercultural dynamics. This course also provides students with methodological tools to prepare for their BA thesis.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of qualitative research methods, with a particular focus on their application within intercultural studies. We will begin by introducing the fundamental principles of qualitative research and distinguish it from quantitative methodologies. The course will cover topics such as defining qualitative social research, understanding the relationship between research topics and research questions and conducting effective literature reviews. Students will also engage with various qualitative research methods and examine real-world examples to deepen their understanding of each approach. Through practical exercises, students will gain the skills necessary to design and implement research projects that address intercultural dynamics. This course also provides students with methodological tools to prepare for their BA thesis.