Теория и практика межкультурной коммуникации

Бакалавриат 2023/2024

Статус: Курс по выбору (Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация)

Направление: 45.03.02. Лингвистика

Когда читается: 3-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Будникова Алина Александровна, Мирзаева Дарья Улхановна, Михеева Наталья Дмитриевна, Осипов Даниил Владимирович, Чернобродова Дарья Сергеевна, Чиронова Ирина Игоревна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 4

Контактные часы: 74

Full Syllabus

Abstract

The main goal of the course is to study the basic conceptual and practical dimensions of intercultural communication in social and business interactions, as well as its theoretical foundations at the cross-cultural level. The course explores basic psychological and cultural concepts that explain cultural differences between people. Accomplishment of this goal will contribute to the increased level of intercultural sensitivity and help develop skills necessary for the communication in multicultural environments. Within the theoretical component of the course the following fundamental topics are covered: - Fundamental types of cultures and corresponding behaviour types; - Basic cross- and intercultural communication theories and concepts; - Linguistic/ cognitive/ psychological and social aspects of cross- and intercultural communication; - The interaction of language and culture, the role of vocabulary as a keeper of cultural information; - Types of corporate culture, business ethics, and intercultural conflicts in the workplace; - Intercultural barriers and conflicts; - Corporate culture and communication styles.

Learning Objectives

- to explore the fundamental types of cultures and corresponding behaviour types;
- to analyze how cultures create the worldviews and to study the peculiarities of national verbal and non-verbal behavour;
- to explore the interaction of language and culture, as well as the role of vocabulary as a keeper of cultural information;
- to consider various types of corporate culture and intercultural conflicts in the workplace;
- to develop an understanding of intercultural communication competence;
- to learn about different communication styles and to try out different styles and techniques.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish the fundamental types of cultures and corresponding behaviour types;
to analyze how cultures create the worldviews and to study the peculiarities of national verbal and non-verbal behavour;
- to interpret the interaction of language and culture, as well as the role of vocabulary as a keeper of cultural information;
to consider various types of corporate culture and intercultural conflicts in the workplace;
apply the understanding of different communication styles and to try out different styles and techniques

Course Contents

Culture, intercultural communications and forming our learning community
Cultural value patterns. Geert Hofstede. Edward Hall
Cultural and ethnic identities
Cultural shock and intercultural adjustment
Linguistic aspects of cross-cultural communication
Intercultural verbal styles
Nonverbal communication
Us and them. Stereotypes
Intercultural conflict management
Ethical considerations for becoming an intercultural communicator

Assessment Elements

Tests
Each test comprises 10 multiple choice / fill in the gaps / TRUE/FALSE questions to be answered in writing. Each answer carries 1 point: 1 –the given answer is correct; 0 –the given answer is not correct.
Presentation
Group project
Business communication
Written exam:

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 2nd module
0.15 * Business communication + 0.15 * Business communication + 0.1 * Group project + 0.1 * Presentation + 0.1 * Tests + 0.1 * Tests + 0.3 * Written exam:

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

An introdution to intercultural communication : identities in a global community, Jandt, F. E., 2013
Cross-cultural and intercultural communication, , 2003
Culture's сonsequences: сomparing values, behaviors, institutions, and organizations across nations, Hofstede, G., 2004
Cultures and Organizations: software of the mind: intercultural cooperation and Its importance fo..., Hofstede, G., 2010
The Routledge handbook of language and intercultural communication, , 2012

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Exploring intercultural communication : language in action, Hua, Z., 2014
Fundamental questions in cross-cultural psychology, , 2011
Handbook of intercultural training, , 2004
Intercultural Business Communication, 4th ed., 306 p., Chaney, L. H., Martin, J. S., 2005
Intercultural communication, , 2017

Course Syllabus