Module: Intercultural Communication

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Intercultural Communication
Module Code	LC121
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Martin Toal Semester 2: Martin Toal Autumn: Martin Toal
Module Teachers	Veronica Crosbie Martin Toal
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Reflective essay on an aspect of intercultural communication

Description

To familiarise students with basic theories concerning the diversity of cultural mindsets, the impact of culture on communication and the development of intercultural sensitivity in healthcare settings.To introduce students to the comparative analysis of cultural phenomena.

Learning Outcomes

1. demonstrate familiarity with the basic theories in the field
2. use intercultural communication theories as a tool for the analysis of specific cases
3. display greater understanding of the extent of their own and others cultural conditioning and its influence on attitudes and behaviour in intercultural interactions
4. Present aspects of intercultural communication in groups to their peers
5. Critically reflect on intercultural issues via journal writing

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	14	Introduction to key theories
Group work	2	group presentation to peers
Independent Study	109	Researching topics; preparing group presentation; writing journal
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

Understanding culture

Cross-cultural communication and intercultural learning.

Culture shock and adaptation

Stereotypes, prejudice, racism

Mediating persons: working with interpreters.

Multicultural teamwork

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group presentation	Group presentation on aspect of intercultural communication	30%	As required
Reflective journal	Writing critical reflections based on work placement	70%	Sem 2 End

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, USA: Maine,
Gudykunst, W.B. & Kim, Y.Y: 1992, Communicating with Strangers, 2nd, McGrawHill, London,
Gudykunst, W.B., TingToomey, S. & Nishida, T.: 1992, Communication in Personal Relationships across Cultures., Sage, London,
Hofstede, G.: 1994, Cultures and Organisations. Intercultural Cooperation and Importance to Survival. Software of the Mind., Harper Collins, London,
Leininger, M. & Mcfarland, M.: 2002, Transcultural nursing : concepts, theories, research, and practice, 3rd, McGraw-Hill, London,
Scollon, Ron and Suzanne Wong Scollon: 1995, Intercultural Communication. A Discourse Approach, Blackwell, UK: Oxford,
Holliday, A.: 2011, Intercultural Communication and Ideology,
Jackson, J. (Ed): 2014, The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication,
Piller, I.: 2017, Intercultural Communication: A critical introduction, 2nd, Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)

Date of Last Revision

02-JUN-11

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