Intercultural & Transcultural Communication

Course contents
PEACE, VIOLENCE, CULTURE - Conceptual aspects
- Paradigm shift in the understanding of peace and health since 1945 (UNESCO/WHO) | Plurality of peace | Negative and positive peace
- Meaning and dimensions of violence | Personal, structural, cultural violence
- Possible strategies for dealing with conflict and for ensuring peace
- Insight into culture and interculturality

CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION - Practical methods
- Mindfulness
- (Defensive) Communication Styles
- Active Listening
- Nonviolent Communication
- Theatre of the Oppressed/Theatre for Living