Межкультурная коммуникация в современном мире

Бакалавриат 2026/2027

ID 1157189

Статус: Курс обязательный (Тексты, языки и цифровые инструменты)

Кто читает: Департамент иностранных языков

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа гуманитарных наук и искусств

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 3, 4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Никитина Наталья Александровна, Урсул Наталья Валерьевна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 5

Контактные часы: 80

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Abstract

This course introduces students to the key concepts related to languages, cultures and intercultural communication, which are fundamental to language learning and teaching. It will focus on the social and cultural contexts of languages and how language reflects culture and society, and what this means for communication and language teaching. In the part that focuses on intercultural communication, the students will build cultural awareness and will learn how to communicate effectively with members of other cultures, including business settings, and how best to approach and deal with intercultural problems and challenges. The course will also focus on such topics as the theory of linguistic relativity, language varieties, English accents and dialects, endangered languages, language policy and language and power. In addition, this course will review basic linguistic concepts related to language teaching.

Learning Objectives

Provide students with a systematic understanding of key concepts related to language, culture, and intercultural communication as foundational elements of language learning and teaching.
Develop students’ cultural awareness through the analysis of language in its social, cultural, and professional contexts.
Equip students with intercultural communication strategies for effective interaction in academic, professional, business, and digital environments.
Develop students’ ability to analyse language and communication practices with attention to linguistic variation, meaning-making, persuasion, visual representation, and sociocultural factors.
Foster students’ intercultural and cultural intelligence competences relevant to education, management, media, tourism, and other professional domains.
Support the development of students’ academic communication skills, with particular emphasis on oral academic presentations in English.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and theoretical models related to language, culture, and intercultural communication.
Analyse language and communication practices in relation to social, cultural, and professional contexts.
Apply intercultural communication strategies and cultural intelligence models in academic, professional, and business interactions.
Identify and critically evaluate linguistic, cultural, visual, and digital factors influencing effective communication across cultures.
Demonstrate intercultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with representatives of different cultural backgrounds.
Produce structured and effective oral academic presentations in English, appropriate to intercultural and professional contexts.

Course Contents

15. Module revision and testing
14. Project Presentation
13. Digital Intercultural Communication and Artificial Intelligence
12. Сultural Intelligence across Professional Domains
11. Protocol and Etiquette in Intercultural and Diplomatic Communication
10. Professional and Business Etiquette in Intercultural Contexts
9. Regional and Social Variation in Language
8. Sociolinguistics. Words and Culture Stereotypes
7. Visual Culture in Intercultural Communication
6. Contemporary Models of Intercultural Communication
5. Approaches to Cultural Studies. Intercultural Business Communication
4. Noise/Interference in Communication Processes
3. Communication Styles in Intercultural Communication
2. Сulture and Cultural Diversity
1. Language, Society, and Culture

Assessment Elements

Classroom participation
Тест
Online game
Exam (Project Presentation)

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 4th module
0.2 * Online game + 0.4 * Classroom participation + 0.2 * Тест + 0.2 * Exam (Project Presentation)

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.
Волкова, Е. В. Intercultural Communication. Practicum : учебное пособие / Е. В. Волкова. — Санкт-Петербург : СПбГУП, 2018. — 216 с. — ISBN 978-5-7621-0946-8. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/215450 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Agarwal, O. P. (2010). Effective Communication: Vol. Rev. ed. Himalaya Publishing House.
Holliday, A., Kullman, J., & Hyde, M. (2010). Intercultural Communication : An Advanced Resource Book for Students (Vol. 2nd ed). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=476453
Климова И.И., Козловцева Н.А., Дронова С.Ю. и др. - Intercultural Communication in a Multipolar World - 978-5-16-019808-8 - ИНФРА-М - 2024 - https://znanium.ru/catalog/product/2181000 - 2181000 - ZNANIUM

Authors

Ursul Natalia Valerevna

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