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Module Title Intercultural Communication
Module Code LC121
School SALIS

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Mary PhelanOffice NumberC2123
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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.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. write analytical report based on group presentation



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture12Introduction to key theories
Group work4group presentation to peers
Independent Study109Researching topics, preparing group presentation and individual report
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

Cross-cultural communication and intercultural learning.

Culture shock and adaptation

The situation of the migrant and the position of the host

Mediating persons: working with interpreters.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable
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,
Other Resources

None
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