SFB50406 Intercultural Communication (Spring 2011)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Avdeling for økonomi, språk og samfunnsfag
Course Leader:
Jutta Cornelia Eschenbach
Teaching language:
English
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).

Teaching semester

Spring 2010

Content

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

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

The course aims to give students insight into aspects of language and culture that may influence communication between people from different cultures, e.g. non-verbal communication, language functions, context, prejudices, stereotypes, world view, values, norms and ethics. Further, the students will learn methods and principles of comparing one's own culture with other cultures, identifying potential causes of non-effective communication.

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 permittes.

Reading list

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