Overview

This topic provides an introduction to intercultural communication and examines its significance in modern society across personal, societal and cultural settings. More specifically, the topic explores how cultural factors have been modeled by research and how these models can be applied to interactions in intercultural contexts. Furthermore, the topic examines … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop students’ ability to analyse the significance of culture in communication practices in social and professional settings
  • Enhance students’ knowledge of the models and techniques used to study the cultural elements embedded in social interactions and workplace contexts
  • Promote intercultural competence and an appreciation of the issues involved in multicultural societies and organisations

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Evaluate the role of culture in social behaviour in a variety of settings
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Critically assess factors leading to miscommunication in social or professional contexts
3.
Relate skills of ethnographic fieldwork for the appraisal of intercultural competence

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