LACS1021 Training Intercultural Competencies (5 cr)
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, 2023-2024
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, 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
After completing the course the student will be able to
- understand key approaches to communication competencies beneficial when interacting in intercultural settings and how to develop them
- critically analyze techniques and methods in intercultural communication training and learning
- further develop their intercultural communication skills outside the classroom.
Literature
- A selected set of articles.
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
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.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
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.
Language:
English
Study methods:
Lectures, group work, learning diary.