LACS1010 Introduction to Intercultural Communication (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
The aim of this course is to introduce the approaches, developments and intercultural communication with a focus on interpersonal interaction.
Completion methods
Lectures, group work, written assignment(s).
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
After completing the course the student will be able to
- understand and discuss fundamental issues in intercultural communication such as identification, othering or processes related to multilingual interaction
- understand that communication itself is relative
- appreciate the complexity of human interaction and understand that culture does not determine but rather may inform our communication in different ways
- identify power inequalities inherent in representations of interculturality.
- understand and discuss fundamental issues in intercultural communication such as identification, othering or processes related to multilingual interaction
- understand that communication itself is relative
- appreciate the complexity of human interaction and understand that culture does not determine but rather may inform our communication in different ways
- identify power inequalities inherent in representations of interculturality.
Additional information
Timing: First year, autumn term
Literature
- A selected set of readings.
Completion methods
Method 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English