KVVS1014 Self-study: Classics of Intercultural Communication (5 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, 2023-2024

Description

Content

The aim of this self-study unit is to introduce the students to different discussions of classical intercultural communication concepts and frameworks, and encourage them to develop and convincingly argue for their own standpoint. The course focuses on reading and contrasting seminal works in the field. 

Completion methods

Book exam or reading circle

Assessment details

Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the course.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student will be able to

  • present, compare and critically evaluate classical concepts, theoretical frameworks and applications in intercultural communication research
  • apply the concepts and theoretical frameworks to understand social phenomena and processes
  • engage in independent study 

Additional information

Timing: First spring semester or second year

Please, select two books from the list and contact the responsible person for guidelines.

Literature

  • Breidenbach, J. & Nyíri, P. (2009). Seeing culture everywhere: From genocide to consumer habits. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
  • Hall, E.T. (1970) [1990]. The silent language. New York: Anchor Books.
  • Hall, E.T. (1976) [1989]. Beyond culture. New York: Doubleday.
  • Hofstede, G. H., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind. Intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Holliday, A. (2011). Intercultural communication and ideology. Los Angeles: Sage.
  • Kim, Y. Y. (2001). Becoming intercultural. An integrative theory of communication and crosscultural adaptation. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
  • Piller, I. (2017). Intercultural communication: A critical introduction. 2nd Ed. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
  • Said, E. (1978). Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Please, select two books from the list and contact the responsible person for guidelines.
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the course.
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Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the course.
Language:
English
Study methods:

Book exam or reading circle 

Study materials:

Please select two books from the list.

Literature:
  • Breidenbach, J. & Nyíri, P. (2009). Seeing culture everywhere: From genocide to consumer habits. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
  • Hall, E.T. (1970) [1990]. The silent language. New York: Anchor Books.
  • Hall, E.T. (1976) [1989]. Beyond culture. New York: Doubleday.
  • Hofstede, G. H., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind. Intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Holliday, A. (2011). Intercultural communication and ideology. Los Angeles: Sage.
  • Kim, Y. Y. (2001). Becoming intercultural. An integrative theory of communication and crosscultural adaptation. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
  • Piller, I. (2017). Intercultural communication: A critical introduction. 2nd Ed. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
  • Said, E. (1978). Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.

Teaching