KVVS107 Intercultural Communications Skills (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

This course introduces the participants to issues related to learning and instruction in the field of intercultural communication. The aim is to experiment how to put intercultural communication theory into practice, and to become acquainted with different learning methods used in the field of intercultural communication, especially those that involve situated or experiential learning.

Completion methods

Lectures, group work, learning diary

Assessment details

Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.

Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this course the student will be able to
- understand the competencies beneficial when interacting in intercultural settings and how to develop them
- critically analyze techniques and methods in ICC training and learning
- further develop his/her intercultural communication skills outside
the classroom.

Additional information

Timing for students in MDP in Intercultural Communication: First year
Prerequisites: KVVA103 Introduction to Intercultural Communication

Compulsory prerequisites

Literature

  • A selected set of articles.

Completion methods

Method 1

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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching