Intercultural studies: Non-violent communication
7.5 ECTS creditsThe course examines how power imbalances, injustices and conflicts arising from cultural differences can be addressed through non-violent forms of communication. The course is grounded in theoretical ideas and practices related to principled and pragmatic non-violence. Principled non-violence (ethical or moral non-violence) is based on the conviction that violence is morally wrong in all or most situations. Pragmatic nonviolence refers to the use of non-violence as a strategic method for achieving goals of social change.
Students discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with principled and pragmatic non-violence in intercultural communication at both the individual and group levels. In the context of intercultural communication, principled non-violence is linked to ethical communication and a universal respect for human dignity. Pragmatic non-violence in intercultural communication refers to strategic communication practices aimed at reducing conflict and achieving cooperation.
The course focuses on examples of non-violent communication in everyday life, including interactions within families, educational institutions, healthcare settings and workplaces, as well as in institutional and governmental politics. The course also examines examples of non-violent communication in conflict situations involving ethnic and religious groups within and between nation states.
The course provides students with both practical approaches (applied tools for everyday reflection and action) and theoretical perspectives (concepts, theories and intellectual traditions relating to non-violence) to support their understanding of non-violent communication in intercultural contexts.
Students discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with principled and pragmatic non-violence in intercultural communication at both the individual and group levels. In the context of intercultural communication, principled non-violence is linked to ethical communication and a universal respect for human dignity. Pragmatic non-violence in intercultural communication refers to strategic communication practices aimed at reducing conflict and achieving cooperation.
The course focuses on examples of non-violent communication in everyday life, including interactions within families, educational institutions, healthcare settings and workplaces, as well as in institutional and governmental politics. The course also examines examples of non-violent communication in conflict situations involving ethnic and religious groups within and between nation states.
The course provides students with both practical approaches (applied tools for everyday reflection and action) and theoretical perspectives (concepts, theories and intellectual traditions relating to non-violence) to support their understanding of non-violent communication in intercultural contexts.
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
General entry requirements.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.