Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

Objective

The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process.

Content

Language, culture and communication
Dimensions of culture
When cultures meet

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items within limits.
The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
The student is able to discuss and write about the above-mentioned items only to a very limited extent.
The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
 

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students can compare cultures and describe differences between cultures at the culture general level using different variables. They are aware of the impact of their own cultural background on communication and can assess their own intercultural communication competence development.