ERASMUS +

Politechniki Koszalińskiej

Blended Intensive Programme Title:
Soft skills and multicultural communication in the world of work

Blended Intensive Programme ID: 2026-1-PL01-KA131-HED-000405492-1
Number of ECTS Credits awarded: 3
Target group: Students
Level of Study: First cycle / Bachelor’s or equivalent level, Second cycle/ Master`s or equivalent level, Third cycle/ Doctoral or equivalent level
Field of Education: 0288 - Arts and humanities, inter-disciplinary programmes
Physical start date: 05/04/2027
Physical end date: 09/04/2027
Timing of the Virtual Component: Before Physical Mobility
Virtual Component start date: To be determined
Virtual Component end date: To be determined
Language of instruction: English

Coordinating/Receiving organisation
POLITECHNIKA KOSZALINSKA
PL KOSZALI01
KOSZALIN, Poland          

Blended Intensive Programmes Partnerships
MONDRAGON UNIBERTSITATEA, S.COOP
E MONDRAG01
MONDRAGON, Spain

SAVONIA-AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY 
SF KUOPIO08    
KUOPIO, Finland

Hochschule RheinMain
D WIESBAD01
WIESBADEN, Germany  

Objectives and Description
The course aims to help participants develop soft skills and communicate effectively with people from different cultures in the workplace.

Participants will learn about selected theories and models of culture and understand how cultural differences influence the way people think and act. They will learn to recognise, describe and analyse cultural misunderstandings and conflicts in work-related situations and how to respond to them in an appropriate and culturally sensitive way.

Participants will also reflect critically on their own soft skills, behaviour and ways of thinking. Through presentations and practical activities, they will improve their presentation skills in English while discussing topics related to soft skills and multicultural communication.

Methods and outcomes
The course will include short presentations, group discussions, practical tasks, case studies and teamwork. Participants will share their experiences and work together on situations related to cultural differences and communication in the workplace.

Topics:
- Culture: definitions, values, self-reflection, cultural theories and models.
- Transferable soft skills in the world of work.
- Critical incident analysis.
- Working in international teams.           

Virtual Component Description
The online part will take place in February 2027 and will involve all participants. During the virtual meeting, participants will take part in getting-to-know-you activities and group tasks, learn about the partner universities, receive instructions on the Moodle tasks to be completed by 19 March 2027, and get an overview of the BIP programme.

Contact and information:
Information related to BIP content:
Joanna Stankiewicz-Majkowska (joanna.stankiewicz-majkowska@tu.koszalin.pl)

Information related to mobility process:
Małgorzata Merkis (malgorzata.merkis@tu.koszalin.pl)

Information related to Online Learning Agreement:

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Nomination deadline:…
Application deadline: ….
Note: Nominations should come from each university, not from individual students.