Intercultural Communication - MODL2000

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 Level 1 units of credit including at least 12 units of credit in a language course or special permission from the Course Authority
 
 
Excluded: LING5022
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Examines the factors which determine our use of verbal and non-verbal language in social interaction across different cultures. Aims to identity and compare the factors which lead to communication breakdown; the expressions of formality, politeness and emotion in a variety of languages. Also considers the issues involved in intercultural adaptation and the impact on one's identity. Designed to complement courses offered in the School of Languages and Linguistics by developing learners' intercultural communications skills.

Note: Lectures will be in English with language specific work offered in tutorials.


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Develop the skills involved in scholarly enquiry
  • Engage with the relevant disciplinary knowledge in its interdisciplinary context
  • Develop the capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for creative problem-solving
  • Engage in independent and reflective learning
  • Develop the skills to appropriately locate, evaluate and use relevant information
  • Develop the capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity
  • Develop an appreciation of, and respect for, diversity
  • Develop a capacity to contribute to, and work within, the local and international communities
  • Develop the skills required for collaborative and multidisciplinary work
  • Respect ethical practice and social responsibility
  • Develop the skills of effective communication through discussion and writing.

Assessment


  • Diary - 20%
  • Presentation - 15%
  • Project proposal - 15%
  • Research project - 50%