LC-0610 - Intercultural Communication L, Lecture, 29.4.2025-3.6.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • Understand key terms, concepts and topics in the field of Intercultural Communication (ICC)
  • Apply relevant ICC concepts to real-life contexts (e.g. interpersonal, professional and academic settings)
  • Raise critical awareness of 'culture', 'communication' and 'identity'
  • Develop a range of skills to effectively communicate with people having different backgrounds

Credits: 3

Schedule: 29.04.2025 - 03.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Yoonjoo Cho

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course provides an introduction to culture and communication by exploring relevant concepts and theories in the field of Intercultural Communication (ICC). Topics covered include 'what is culture?', 'intercultural stereotyping', 'intercultural transition (e.g. culture shock)' and 'nonverbal communication'. Students are encouraged to actively engage with small group discussions in each class where they can learn different perspectives from others.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    - Participation 20%
    - Active Discussion 20%
    - Individual tasks 30%
    - Team project and presentation 30%

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    30-36 h small group instruction + 41-45 h independent study

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Online materials provided by teacher through MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn I
    2025-2026 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    Both degree and exchange students from all schools and levels of study (bachelor's, master's, doctoral) are welcome.

    The course will be organized if there are at least 10 participants. The maximum group size is 20.

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