KVVS104 Theorizing Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content

The aim of this self-study unit is to introduce the students to advanced intercultural communication concepts and frameworks.

Completion methods

Book exam

Assessment details

Passing the course requires completion of the book exam in line with stated learning outcomes.

Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in Korppi.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this self-study unit the student will be able to
- present and critically evaluate advanced concepts, theoretical frameworks and applications of intercultural communication
- distinguish and compare intercultural communication theories and applications in academic discussion.

Additional information

Timing: First spring semester or second year

Literature

  • Said, E. (1978). On orientalism. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.
  • Gudykunst, W. B. (Ed.) (2003). Cross-cultural and intercultural communication. Thousand Oaks: Sage. OR
  • Kim, Y. Y. (2001). Becoming intercultural. An integrative theory of communication and cross-cultural adaptation. Thousand Oaks: Sage. OR

Completion methods

Method 1

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Exam (3 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching