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LING452 Intercultural Communication

Updated: 16 December 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 On line E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions LING110 or LING150 or LING250
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Anna Gladkova (Anna.Gladkova@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This postgraduate unit explores theoretical approaches and practical applications in the study of communication between people of differing cultural backgrounds. Using case studies from Asia, Europe, Australia and the US, we examine the nature and development of the communicative styles and practices of diverse cultural groups, and their impact on interpersonal communication within and between groups. Particular attention is given to practical strategies for recognising and overcoming intercultural miscommunication, and for improving communication in situations of cultural diversity. Web access is required.
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Cross-Cultural Pragmatics
ISBN: 9783110177695
Wierzbicka, A., De Gruyter 2nd ed. 2003
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Online
Translating Lives
ISBN: 9780702236037
Besemeres, M. and Wierzbicka, A. (eds), University of Queensland Press 2007
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 15% 1000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1; 3 and 6
Cultural Autobiography 5% 400
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3-5
Discussion Group 10%
Assessment Notes
Assessed participation in online discussions and activities
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1-3, 6 and 8
Online Assessment 1 10%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1; 3 and 6
Online Assessment 2 10%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1; 3 and 6
Online Assessment 3 10%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1; 3 and 6
Project/Essay 40% 2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-7 GA: 1; 3 and 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. recognise different approaches to studying intercultural communication;
  2. know how intercultural interaction can be investigated using linguistic methods;
  3. demonstrate familiairity with important issues in theory and methodology of intercultural communication studies;
  4. understand how cultural values and expectations affect communicative styles;
  5. recognise some frequent causes of intercultural miscommunication;
  6. understand how cultural factors can influence writing practices;
  7. understand strategies for communicating more effectively across cultures.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit explores theoretical approaches and practical applications in the study of communication between people of differing cultural backgrounds. It is taught by directed study and reading, practised in online tutorial and exercises, and assessed via all assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Unit content is focused on effective intercultural communication. Online forums encourage candidates to read other participants' contributions intelligently and respond appropriately and clearly. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
The study of applied linguistics encourages a global and intercultural outlook. This unit in particular is dedicated to this and encourages an appreciation and knowledge of global diversity. Materials and discussion topics will underline this and candidates will be expected to reflect this in their online contribution and assignments. It is assessed in most assessmnt tasks. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Since the course is offered entirely online, students will have ample opportunity and motivation to develop skills and confidence in this domain. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
This unit provides the opportunity for students to identify, evaluate, and implement personal learning strategies and study skills that will be valuable throughout their life. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Online participation and project work will require candidates not only to tackle and solve problems critically and intelligently, but also to discover problems of their own to investigate. This problem solving will be both individual and collaborative and assessed in assessment tasks. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
The learning activities in this unit will encourage students to develop their sense of social responsibility in the area of intercultural relations and the recognition of diversity. 		True
8 Team Work
The participation in online forums is intended to build teamwork confidence and collaborative skills in extending the group's knowledge and in dealing with shared problems. 		True True
   

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