Module Key Qualification, Media and Communication Computer Science (Bachelor) (ER 3)

Module summary
Module name Key Qualification
Internal number MKIB6403
Coordinator Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Vogelsang
Extent 6 ECTS points / 6 Contact hours
Semester 6th Semester
Pre-requisites with regard to content Language Competence
Pre-requisites according to the examination regulations Module Internship
Competencies The job marked has an increased demand for graduates with certain key skills. In the context of globalization the most important skills are the ability to communicate with people of other culture groups and basic knowledge of laws to write contract documents. The third important capability the students will learn is a good self-manifestation to present their work results in an optimal manner.
Assessment Individual exams

Course Intercultural Communication
Internal number MKIB6413	Type/mode Lecture
Lecturer Prof. Dr. Andrea Cnyrim	Language of instruction English
Extent (ECTS/SWS) 2/2	Assessment Exercise 1 Semester (not graded)
Content Central aspects of intercultural communication (e.g. cultural determined standards, behaviors, values, verbal and non verbal communication) with special interest in differences between object oriented cultures such as Germany and relationship-oriented cultures such as China and India Influence of different cultural standards on international business relations (e.g. Business preparation, negotiations, personnel management, decision making, conflict resolution etc.) Empirical investigations (e.g. Geert Hofstede, Fons, Trompenaars etc.) Case studies from different cultural areas (e.g. Germany, France, the USA, Japan, China, India etc.)
Recommended reading PowerPoint slides, exercises, continuative information on the Web side of this lecture
Comments Lectures and practical exercises

Course Law
Internal number MKIB6433	Type/mode Lecture
Lecturer RA Karin Bähr	Language of instruction German
Extent (ECTS/SWS) 2/2	Assessment Written Exam 90 Min. (graded)
Content Introduction to the right That "Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch” (BGB) The "Handelsgesetzbuch” (HGB) The judicial procedure
Recommended reading
Comments Lecture participation, lecture preparation, exam preparation

Course Presentation techniques
Internal number MKIB6423	Type/mode Exercise
Lecturer Dr. Martin Holzer	Language of instruction German
Extent (ECTS/SWS) 2/2	Assessment Verbal Exam 20 Min. (graded)
Content To exist in the political, social, economical and cultural living nowadays the students must be able to held speeches and to participate in discussions without stoppages. This seminar shows how to express oneself independently of a concrete text.
Recommended reading PowerPoint slides
Comments Lectures and practical exercises