Intercultural communication 3300-KMK-MSF-2-L
The course of intercultural communication offers an interdisciplinary approach to communication, based on the knowledge from the realm of linguistics, psychology, anthropology, and cultural studies. It presents data from various languages in order to illustrate cultural and psychological phenomena. During this course, there are the following topics discussed:
1) What is culture and how it influences the language
2) Barriers in communication
3) Communication and psychology
4) Bias-free language
5) You-attitude
6) Positive emphasis
7) The anatomy of the diplomatic code
8) Anthropological theories on cultural differences
9) Cultural differences in the media
10) The expression of emotions in different cultures
11) Body language in different cultures
12) Strategies of problem solving
13) The art of negotiation and mediation
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Learning outcomes
K_W01 The student has the knowledge and understanding of the place and the meaning of intercultural communication, and the multifaceted connections of the studies of language and culture with psychology and anthropology.
K_W10 The student has the knowledge and the understanding of the functions of the language within complex processes of social and intercultural communication.
K_W12 The student has the knowledge and understanding of the significance of multiculturality in building the identity of the individual and the society.
K_W15 The student has the knowledge and understanding of practical application of knowledge in professional activities.
K_U01 The student can apply basic theoretical constructs which are characteristic of the studies of language and culture.
K_U07 The student can prepare an oral presentation and can present own views.
K_U08 The student can communicate with the help of various channels and communicative strategies with specialists of selected branches of science.
K_U11 The student can plan and organise their work and take their own initiative.
K_U12 The student can cooperate in a team work, including the multicultural environment.
K_U14 The student can realise the need of constant self-improvement and development.
Assessment criteria
The course has the following requirements:
1) a midterm test (30%)
2) final oral test (40%)
3) 2 home assignments as a form of class activity (30%)
During the course, there are two absences allowed. The absence on test days requires an excuse if the student wishes to retake the test. No absence can exempt you from obeying the deadline on assignment submission.
Bibliography
Bowe, H, K Martin, and Mann, H. (2014) Communication across cultures: Mutual understanding in a global world. (Second Edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Dignen, B. (2011). Communicating across cultures. Cambridge: CUP.
Guffey, M.E. & Loewy, D. (2010). Essentials of Business Communication. South-Western: Cengage Learning.
Hall E. (1990). Understanding Cultural Differences. Yarmouth.
Hofstede, G. (2010). Cultures and Organizations. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Karsznicki, K. (2017). Sztuka dyplomacji i komunikacji w świecie wielokulturowym. Warszawa: Difin.
Meyer, Erin (2015). The Culture Map. Decoding how people think, lead, and get things done across cultures, New York: Public Affairs.
Patton, B., Stone, D. and Heen, S. (2021) Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. New York: Penguin books.
Schein, E. (2012). What is Culture. In M. Godwyn & J. H. Gittell (Eds.), Sociology of organizations: Structures and relationships (pp. 311–314). SAGE.
Lecturer's own materials.
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