Intercultural Communication (2cr)

Objective

Students can define the concepts of culture and communication and recognise the factors used to compare cultures. They will be aware of the impact of culture on communication, recognising in cultural differences in communication. They will be proficient in describing the process of settling into a different culture and related issues.

Content

Dimensions of culture
Language, culture and communication
Dealing with different cultures

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to compare cultures and differences between cultures at a culture-general level. They can assess the development of their own intercultural communication competence.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to explain the basic concepts of intercultural communication and compare cultures in a culture-specific way using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students recognise the basic concepts of culture and communication and the variables which are used when comparing cultures. They are aware of the impact of culture on communication.