Details for Cross Cultural Communication

This subject provides students with an opportunity to study the principles and processes of communication theory and how to apply that in the process of the contextualization of the Christian message. These tools are important for ministry anywhere in the world including in cross-cultural mission. It will also introduce students to the communication prototypes inherent in the Scriptures as well as preparing students for Christian witness in their own ministry context.

Awards offering Cross Cultural Communication

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Associate Degree in Ministry
• Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology
• Diploma of Arts
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry
• Diploma of Chaplaincy
• Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
• Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Leadership
• Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry
• Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This unit provides an overview of cross cultural communication theory, principals, and application

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the diversity of cross-cultural communication theories and their application;
2. Relate cross cultural communication challenges and ways of addressing these challenges;
3. Analyse the major elements involved in becoming a more effective communicator, regardless of the medium used;
4. Show an understanding of approaches to competence in cross cultural communication, and the variables that contribute to this;
5. Demonstrate the ability to recognise cultural differences and to adapt thinking to enhance communication in different cultural settings;
6. Develop a deepening appreciation of the need for cultural insights in the cross-cultural communication task of Biblical interpretation;
7. Analyse and interpret the core concepts of cross-culturalism that ensure that messages are able to be communicated effectively across cultural boundaries.

Subject Content

• Biblical Mandate: Communicate – and Communicate Cross Culturally
• Models and Theories of Communication
• Models and Theories of Communication
• Incarnation – God’s Communication Method
• Culture and Worldview and Communication
• Signal and Symbol Systems
• Form and Meaning: Truth, syncretism,
• Appropriate Christianity, Hybridity
• “Multiculltural” compared with “mono-cultural multi-ethnic”
• Specialized Cross Cultural Communication: Non-Literates, Hearing impaired
• Facilitating, implementing and measuring cross cultural ministry effectiveness
• Cross Cultural Interview (with a classroom guest from another culture)

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (on site)
• E-Learning (online)
• Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Book Review (30%)
• Cross Cultural Communication Experience Report (20%)
• Major Essay (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Moreau, A. S., Campbell, E. H., et al. Effective Intercultural Communication: A Christian Perspective. Encountering Mission. Baker Academic, 2014.

Please consult your instructor before purchasing any texts.