Module 36635: Intercultural Psychology and Sustainability in Global Context (English-language module)
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At a glance
Administrative Information
The module consists of four units:
- Lecture Series I: Intercultural Perspectives in Economic Psychology
- Lecture Series II: Psychology of Sustainability in a Global Context
- Exercises for Lecture Series I
- Exercises for Lecture Series II
This module is offered in English. Active participation in this module from the beginning of the semester is a prerequisite for participation in the examination.
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- Lecture Series I: Cross-cultural research methods, Intercultural communication & intercultural competence, Intercultural competence trainings, Cross-cultural social interactions, Team diversity, Diversity management, Gaps and future directions
- Lecture Series II: Psychological approaches to sustainability, Measures of attitudes and behaviors related to sustainability, (Inter-)cultural and gender-related determinants of sustainable behavior, Interventions to promote sustainability, Application: Examples of socio-technical innovation/ change, Gaps and future directions
- Exercises for Lecture Series I: Different exercises for an in-depth exploration of the lecture content (e.g., quizzes, summaries, analysis of relevant case studies)
- Exercises for Lecture Series II: Different exercises for an in-depth exploration of the lecture content (e.g., quizzes, summaries, analysis of relevant case studies)
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Subject Competence “Knowledge and Understanding”: Students are familiar with the subject areas of intercultural psychology and the psychology of sustainability in the relevant sections of economic psychology. They have a solid understanding of the key paradigms, theories, models, research methods, and research findings that are essential to addressing application issues related to climate, consumption, and sustainability in different social, cultural, and economic contexts.
Methodological Competence “Use, Application, and Generation of Knowledge”: Students have acquired skills in managing social and intercultural diversity as well as appropriate intercultural communication. They are able to apply relevant psychological theories and methods to describe, analyze, and solve problems related to climate, consumption, and sustainability in intercultural contexts.
Social Competence “Communication and Cooperation”: Students are able to work effectively in self-organized, heterogeneous, computer-supported groups on theoretical and practical psychological issues related to climate, consumption, and sustainability.
Self-Competence “Scientific Self-Understanding/Professionalism”: Students have developed an understanding of the importance of cultural influences on business psychology practices.
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Admission to the exam
- Exercises must be completed successfully before exam participation.
Type of examination
- Type: Oral exam. The questions are asked in English, but the answers may be given in English or German.
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Excerpt from the module handbook (PDF 150 KB)
Module coordinators
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Prof. Dr. Angela Dorrough
Department of Behavioural Economics and Intercultural Psychology
E-Mail: 36635
Telefon: +49 2331 987-4615
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Prof. Dr. Robert Gaschler
Department of General Psychology: Learning, Motivation, Emotion
E-Mail: 36635
Telefon: +49 2331 987-2554
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PD Dr. Laura Froehlich
Department of Social Psychology
E-Mail: 36635
Telefon: +49 2331 987-2984
