Example courses

• Approaches to Intercultural Communication

  This course explores theories and practices of intercultural communication. Students will apply these theories and practices in case studies with a view to identifying effective communicative strategies in intercultural interactions. Topics covered include stereotyping and cross-cultural social media.

• Crisis Communication

  Companies and organisations face crises that can cause harm to stakeholders and damage their reputation. This course explores theories and research related to communication before, during, and after a crisis. Course topics will cover a wide range of crises including organisational crises, product harm crises, natural disasters, and pandemics.

• Managing and Communicating Across Cultures

  Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is a common occurrence in local and international organisations. Students will explore how cultural values influence workplace behaviours of individuals in different nations. The course focuses on managing people and diverse teams, negotiating, and communicating effectively across cultures.

• Negotiation and Conflict Management in Organisations

  This course provides a comprehensive introduction to concepts in negotiation and dispute resolution. It explores various types of negotiations including integrative (win/win approach), distributive (win/lose approach), intra-organisational and attitudinal restructuring, as well as alternative processes for resolving disputes (mediation, tikanga Māori dispute resolution, arbitration and litigation).

• Te Aukorimiha, Te Auripomiha o te Reo/The Social and Political Development of the Māori Language

  MAOR 222 explores the socio-linguistic landscapes related to language revitalisation, planning and policy. The course also probes the current climate of Māori language revitalisation and the impact different initiatives have made on the social and political development of the language.