SFB50406 Intercultural Communication (Spring 2009)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for økonomi, språk og samfunnsfag
Course Leader:
Jutta Cornelia Eschenbach
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Obligatory in the degree programme International Communication (2nd semester).

Specialisation course in the degree programme Business Administration (specialisation: International Communication) (6th semester).

Optional course in the degree programme Society, Language and Culture (either 4th or 6th semester).

Optional course in the degree programme Information Systems and IT Management (either 2nd, 4th or 6th semester).

Optional course in the degree programme Digital Media Production (4th semester).

Prerequisites

General requirements for entry to higher education or equivalent qualifications in English.

Teaching semester

Spring 2009

Content

  • Baci social antropology
  • Other relevant issues within the field of intercultural communication
  • Theories for comparing cultures
  • Analysis of communication situations using different theories

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and group work. The course is taught in English.

Practical training/internship

None.

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

One oral presentation and one written assignment submitted and approved by given deadlines are obligatory requirements for the final exam.

Exam

Oral examination of approx. 30 minutes. Grading scale: A-F. No aids permitted.

Reading list

  • Samovar, L & R Porter (2007). Communication between Cultures. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth
  • Compendium

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