LING9001 Intercultural Communication GE

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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 the role of culture in negotiation and conflict management. It will also highlight the importance of intercultural competence. Students will be encouraged to evaluate and articulate their own personal beliefs in relation to observations of inter/cross-cultural communication situations, with the aim to develop their intercultural understanding.

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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

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Intercultural Communication GE