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Module Title	Intercultural Communicative Competence
Module Code	LC120
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr. Veronica Crosbie	Office Number	C2109
Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

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 cultures- 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

- Increased awareness and understanding of the issues involved in developing intercultural communicative competence through both theoretical and experiential learning.- Greater understanding of the role of cultural diversity in all intercultural interactions.- Acquaintance with the basic theories and concepts of intercultural communication, and development of practical communicative skills and strategies for negotiating intercultural communicative situations in various different cultural contexts.- Ability to interpret their own intercultural experiences within a theoretical framework which should help them to cope with living and studying in an intercultural environment both at home and abroad.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	0
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	75

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Social identity and social groupsSocial interaction Beliefs and behaviourSocio-political institutionsStereotypes and national identitySocialisation and life-cycleNational cultural heritageEthnographyCross-cultural adjustment theoriesFieldwork

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Bennett, M. (Ed.) (1998). Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication. Yarmouth, Maine: Intercultural Press.Brislin, R. (2000, 1993). Understanding Cultures Influence on Behavior. Harcourt College Publishers.Gudykunst, W.B. & Kim, Y.Y. (1992). Communicating with Strangers. (2nd Edition). London: McGraw-Hill.Furnham, A. & Bochner, S. (1986). Culture Shock. London: MethuenHofstede, G. (1994). Cultures and Organisations. Intercultural Co-operation and Importance to Survival. Software of the Mind. London: Harper Collins.Lewis, R.D. (1996,1999). When Cultures Collide. London: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.Spradley, J. (1979) The Ethnographic Interview. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.Tomalin, B. & Stempleski, S. (1993). Cultural Awareness. OUP.Trompenaars, F, & Hampden_Turner, C. (1997). Riding the Waves of Culture. London: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.Valdes, J.M. (Ed.). (1986). Culture Bound: Bridging the Culture Gap. OUP.

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

EBF

BA in European Business (French)

EBG

BA in European Business (German)

EBS

BA in European Business (Spanish)

ECSA