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Module Aims
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To familiarise students with basic theories concerning the diversity of cultural mindsets, the impact of culture on communication and the development of intercultural sensitivity.To introduce students to the comparative analysis of cultural phenomena.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students will be familiar with the basic theories in the field, and able to use these theories as a tool for the analysis of specific cases. They will have a greater understanding of the extent of their own and others’ cultural conditioning and its influence on one’s attitudes and behaviour in intercultural interactionsThey will have a greater sense of the validity and limitations of notions of “culture” and “way of life”, and be more aware of the complexity of their own and others’ cultural identities.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
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Independent Learning Time |
75
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Introduction: cross-cultural communication and intercultural learning.The impact of culture on identity and attitudes.Intercultural learning: development of intercultural sensitivity , relativisation of cultural values.How cultures differDirectness, face. Attitudes towards authority.The impact of power.Gesture, proxemics, non-verbal communication.Expression of emotion.Private and public. Sayable and unsayable.Gender roles/roles within the family.The situation of the migrant and the position of the hostStereotyping, racism.Culture shock and adaptation.Mediating persons.Working with interpreters.Teaching methods:Lectures will provide an introduction to the basic concepts and theories involved in the field. Close reference will be made to a set of readings drawn from the reading list. In certain cases, students will be advised to read texts in advance of the lecture. One lecture per week will allow space for discussion.Learning methods:Lectures, workshops, private study
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Bennett, M. (Ed.) (1998). Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication. Yarmouth, Maine: Intercultural Press.Condon, J. & Yousef, F. (1975). An Introduction to Intercultural Communication. New York: MacMillanGudykunst, W.B. & Kim, Y.Y. (1992). Communicating with Strangers. (2nd Edition). London: McGraw-Hill.Gudykunst, W.B., Ting-Toomey, S. & Nishida, T. (1996). Communication in Personal Relationships across Cultures. London: SAGE.Hofstede, G. (1994). Cultures and Organisations. Intercultural Co-operation and Importance to Survival. Software of the Mind. London: Harper Collins.Moore, Jerry D. (1997) Visions of Culture: An Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Theorists, Walnut Creek, Cal.:AltaMira Paige, R. Michael, ed., (1993) Education for the Intercultural Experience, Intercultural Press.Rex, John, (1997) ‘The concept of a multicultural society’, in Guiberneau, Monserrat and John Rex (ed.) The Ethnicity Reader, Cambridge:Polity, Scollon, Ron and Suzanne Wong Scollon (1995) Intercultural Communication. A Discourse Approach, Oxford UK and Cambridge USA:Blackwell Ting-Toomey. (1994). The Challenge of Facework. Albany: SUNY
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