Module Descriptors
PRE-MASTERS INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
ELAN30005
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Markus Klingelfuss
Email: M.J.Klingelfuss@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
The assessment for this module is:
1) A 1000 word assignment which is based on your reflections on critical incidents to demonstrate your understanding of culture and intercultural communication. Weighted at 60% (LO1 & 2).
2) An individual presentation (of 15 minutes maximum) to peers and lecturer(s) based on a cultural scenario of your own choice. Weighted at 40% (LO1 & 3).
Students are required to pass all elements of the assessment for this module.
1) A 1000 word assignment which is based on your reflections on critical incidents to demonstrate your understanding of culture and intercultural communication. Weighted at 60% (LO1 & 2).
2) An individual presentation (of 15 minutes maximum) to peers and lecturer(s) based on a cultural scenario of your own choice. Weighted at 40% (LO1 & 3).
Students are required to pass all elements of the assessment for this module.
Module Texts
Core textbook:
Jandt, F E (2006), An Introduction to Intercultural Communication: identities in a Global Community, Sage.
Recommended reading list:
Gudykunst, W B. (2003) Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication SAGE Publications, Inc ISBN: 9780761929000
Jandt, F E. (2012) An introduction to intercultural communication: identities in a global community SAGE Publications, Inc ISBN: 9781412992879
A selection of topical articles from various sources will be used throughout the course.
Key websites:
http://www.incproject.org
http://stephan.dahl.at/research/online-publications/intercultural-research/
Jandt, F E (2006), An Introduction to Intercultural Communication: identities in a Global Community, Sage.
Recommended reading list:
Gudykunst, W B. (2003) Cross-Cultural and Intercultural Communication SAGE Publications, Inc ISBN: 9780761929000
Jandt, F E. (2012) An introduction to intercultural communication: identities in a global community SAGE Publications, Inc ISBN: 9781412992879
A selection of topical articles from various sources will be used throughout the course.
Key websites:
http://www.incproject.org
http://stephan.dahl.at/research/online-publications/intercultural-research/
Module Resources
University library for a range of learning and teaching texts and journals.
Internet access enabling access to relevant websites.
Internet access enabling access to relevant websites.
Module Indicative Content
This module focuses on the introduction of the concept of culture and intercultural communication and its implications on your own competence in this area. You will be encouraged to apply the knowledge and understanding of cultural difference and concepts of intercultural communication and to critically reflect on your own development in a variety of contexts.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered through:
1. A series of 12 x 3 hour structured workshops which are delivered on a weekly basis. The workshops include a variety of teaching and learning methods, including presentations, large and small group discussions, case studies, role plays and cultural simulations. There is a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and participation.
2. A number of experienced-based tasks and self-assessments to enhance your understand ding of the complexity on intercultural communication.
3. Independent study through which you are expected to build upon own learning from the taught sessions (e.g. reading key texts and possible social interactions).
1. A series of 12 x 3 hour structured workshops which are delivered on a weekly basis. The workshops include a variety of teaching and learning methods, including presentations, large and small group discussions, case studies, role plays and cultural simulations. There is a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and participation.
2. A number of experienced-based tasks and self-assessments to enhance your understand ding of the complexity on intercultural communication.
3. Independent study through which you are expected to build upon own learning from the taught sessions (e.g. reading key texts and possible social interactions).