2026/2027
Язык, культура и межкультурная коммуникация
Статус:
Майнор
Кто читает:
Департамент иностранных языков
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств
Охват аудитории:
для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
5
Контактные часы:
58
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course introduces students to foundational concepts in language, culture, and intercultural communication, with a particular focus on their relevance to language learning and teaching. Students will examine how languages operate within social and cultural contexts and how language reflects cultural values, identities, and social structures. The course explores the implications of these relationships for effective communication and for designing culturally responsive language instruction.
Throughout the course, you will engage in practical activities, such as a creative project that applies course concepts, an educational online game, and a language analysis that consolidates the knowledge in pedagogical linguistics acquired during the course
Learning Objectives
- To develop knowledge of key concepts related to languages, cultures and intercultural communication, which are fundamental to language learning and teaching
- To develop/improve cultural awareness
- To improve intercultural communication skills
- To develop the skill of analyzing language for teaching purposes
- To improve academic presentation skills
Expected Learning Outcomes
- To develop knowledge of key concepts related to languages, cultures and intercultural communication, which are fundamental to language learning and teaching
- To develop or improve cultural awareness
- Students will improve intercultural communication skills
- To develop the skill of analyzing language for teaching purposes
- To improve academic presentation skills
Course Contents
- Language, Society, and Culture
- Culture and Cultural Diversity
- Communication Styles in Intercultural Communication
- Noise/Interference in Communication Processes
- Approaches to Cultural Studies. Intercultural Business Communication
- Assessing One’s Level of Intercultural Awareness and Intelligence
- The Theory of Linguistic Relativity
- Sociolinguistics. Regional Language Variation
- Sociolinguistics. Words and Culture
- Persuasive Language
- Bilingualism and Language Policy
- The Components of Language
- Phonetics and Phonology: The Sounds of Language
- Morphology: The Analysis of Words
- Syntax: The analysis of sentences. Pedagogical Grammar
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Discourse and discourse analysis
Assessment Elements
- Tests/quizzes
- Online game
- Classroom interaction/homework
- Language Analysis
- Project Presentation
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 2nd module0.15 * Tests/quizzes + 0.25 * Project Presentation + 0.2 * Language Analysis + 0.25 * Online game + 0.15 * Classroom interaction/homework
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Novinger, T. (2001). Intercultural Communication : A Practical Guide: Vol. 1st ed. University of Texas Press.
- Randy Charles. (2018). Communication Skills. National Highlights Inc.
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Agarwal, O. P. (2010). Effective Communication: Vol. Rev. ed. Himalaya Publishing House.