Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
B2
Strategic themes:
Internationalisation
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have • attained an understanding of the concepts of language, communication and culture • increased their awareness of the role of these concepts in intercultural interaction. • developed a critical understanding of the field of Intercultural Communication
Contents
In order to attain the intended learning outcomes, the course combines experiential intercultural learning, reflective/critical discussion and participatory lectures. Independent work will consist of readings (including research articles and literary extracts) and written tasks and a learning diary.
Teaching methods
The average workload for a student in a 5 credit course is 135 hours (5cr x 27h), no more than half of which can be contact hours. The course may extend over 2 periods. The distribution of hours between classwork, online work and other independent work will be provided later.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Exercise(s)
In
English
Weekly participation in classroom work AND exercises AND group work AND learning diary entries AND project/practical work.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Grades on a scale of 1–5 (max.), based on active participation in class, a learning diary and other assignments.
Study materials
Materials will be distributed by the teacher and/or through Moodle.
Further information
This course is part of the Intercultural Communication Studies Program.