How well do you understand the way you communicate?
Students and staff at all EDUCs partner universities now have the opportunity to explore this through An Introduction to Intercultural Communication (courses.educalliance.eu).
This online course is designed to help you navigate communication across cultures, a skill that has become increasingly important in both academic and professional contexts.
Sign up
- Explore the course in the EDUC catalogue (courses.educalliance.eu)
- Register by the end of 2026.
Flexible
The course is asynchronous, so you can start whenever it suits you (within the year) and work at your own pace
This is a practical and easily accessible way to build intercultural awareness alongside your studies or workflow.
The course is delivered in English (level B2) and is available on Moodle, EDUC’s digital platform for learning and teaching.
Why intercultural communication is important
Whether you are working on group projects, going on exchange, or preparing for an international career, the ability to communicate across cultures is a core competence."Misunderstandings are not always about language, but often about prejudices, context, and perspective. This course provides a starting point to develop these insights in a structured and engaging way," says course coordinator, Rebeca Schumacher.
This EDUC course invites you to reflect on how culture shapes the way we think, speak, and interpret others. It goes beyond simple language ideas and instead focuses on understanding perspectives, expectations, and communication styles across different cultural contexts.
USN at the centre of the EDUC learning offer
The course is developed and offered by USN as part of our active contribution to EDUC’s shared course portfolio. That means you are not only joining an international classroom, you are also engaging directly with USN’s academic expertise. Associate Professor Magne Dypedahl is the teacher.
This course reflects the wider ambition of EDUC: to give students access to shared, flexible learning across European universities, without the need to travel.
Watch EDUC ambassador Samantha Beaugrand present the course on Instagram:
Samantha is studying a master’s degree in Human Rights and Multiculturalism at USN and has been a member of the EDUC Ambassador Programme since 2025.
Join in
If you are curious about how communication works beyond your own cultural perspective, this course is an easy and flexible way to start.
Explore the course and sign up: An Introduction to InterCultural Communication (courses.educalliance.eu)
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