Module: Intercultural Communicative Competence I

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Intercultural Communicative Competence I
Module Code	LC120
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Martin Toal Semester 2: Martin Toal Autumn: Martin Toal
Module Teachers	Fiona Gallagher
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

To introduce students to the fundamental concepts and theories of intercultural communication, and help them develop the communicative skills and attitudes necessary to adjust to and interact effectively within new cultural environments by: raising awareness on issues of culture and identity; analysing the complex meanings and values of national culture; examining how cultural values are reflected in cultural artefacts (e.g. language, literature, film, food, education, politics, etc.); studying the nature of stereotyping, prejudice, racism; stimulating thought on the diversity of cultural mind-sets and their implications for living in/with different cultures; highlighting the relevance of intercultural issues in the students' lives and studies; examining the applicability of cross-cultural adjustment theories / studies to the students' experience living abroad

Learning Outcomes

1. analyse basic theories and concepts of intercultural communication
2. demonstrate awareness and understanding of the issues involved in developing intercultural communicative competence through both theoretical and experiential learning
3. discuss practical communicative skills and strategies for negotiating intercultural communicative situations in various different cultural contexts.
4. interpret one's own intercultural experiences within a theoretical framework
5. prepare and present a theme in mixed nationality groups

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	Introduction to key concepts
Group work	4	Group presentations
Independent Study	101	Research, preparation of presentation and report writing
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Social identity and social groups

Social interaction

Beliefs and behaviour

Socio-political institutions

Stereotypes and national identity

Socialisation and life-cycle

Cross-cultural adjustment theories

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Presentation	Group presentation related to coursework	50%	Week 12
Participation	Critical Incident Analysis	50%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Bennett, M. (Ed.): 1998, Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Press, Yarmouth:Maine,
Gudykunst, W.B. & Kim, Y.Y.: 1992, Communicating with Strangers, 2nd, McGrawHill, London,
Hofstede, G: 1994, Cultures and Organisations. Intercultural Cooperation and Importance to Survival. Software of the Mind, Harper Collins, London,
Trompenaars, F. and Hampden-Turner, C.: 2002, Riding the Waves of Culture., 2nd, Nicolas Brealey Publishing, London,
Ward, C., Bochner, S. and Furnham, A.: 2003, The Psychology of Culture Shock., 2nd, Routledge, London,
Brislin, R: 2000, Understanding Culture's Influence on Behavior, Harcourt College Publishers,
Furnham, A. & Bochner, S.: 1986, Culture Shock, Methuen, London,
Gudykunst, W.B. (eds): 2003, . Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication., Sage, CA: Thousand Oaks,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
EBF	BA in Global Business (France)
EBG	BA in Global Business (Germany)
EBS	BA in Global Business (Spain)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

30-NOV-10

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