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Details for COM505 Intercultural Communication

Understand the dynamic and evolving nature of communication across cultures. Be equipped with frameworks and ideas that help you understand different social norms, cultural values and non-verbal communication. You will also learn ways to engage with differing perspectivesand worldviews. This is a valuable skill that can be applied to relationships and communication across cultures in every context.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: COM505
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Lily Arasaratnam-Smith

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • Completion of a 400 level subject

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Analyse and critique relevant literature in intercultural communication;
  2. Interpret theoretical concepts to practical contexts;
  3. Discuss how culture influences communication and the processes involved in pragmatically developing intercultural communication competence.

Subject Content

  • Social cognition
  • Cultural Dimensions
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Acculturation
  • Engaging with other worldviews
  • Intercultural communication competence

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to Face (onsite)
  • 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

  • Forums (20%)
  • Reflections (20%)
  • Group Presentation and Annoated Bibliography (20%)
  • Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

  • Arasaratnam, L. A. Perception and communication in intercultural spaces. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011.

Please consult your lecturer before purchasing any textbooks