Intercultural Communication in Theory and Practice
Intercultural Communication in Theory and Practice
An IATL Interdisciplinary Module
Module Code
Level 5 Code TBC
Level 6 Code TBC
Module Convenors
Sophie Reissner-Roubicek (Applied Linguistics)
Thomas Greenaway (Student Opportunity)
When/Where
TBC
Assessment (TBC)
Interdisciplinary group project 30%
Individual reflective narrative 70%
What is the module about?
This module approaches the theory and practice of intercultural communication in an accessible and interdisciplinary way by drawing on your diverse perspectives and experiences to unpack the complex relationship between communication and culture. It will encourage you to think critically about the way culture has been conceptualised, and understand how the shift from ‘culture-as-given’ to ‘culture-as-construct’ is driving the direction of research (e.g. analysing the more subtle ways we use language to negotiate our cultural identities). You’ll draw on your disciplinary knowledge to explore the role of language at different levels of culture (e.g. occupational culture, departmental culture), as these intersect in a range of professional disciplines (e.g. engineering, medicine, education).
The module is delivered in a blended format, with weekly workshops that provide the opportunity to explore how theory operates in practice through the design of experiential learning activities centered around communication at group level and pair level. Reflecting on the patterns of communication you observed in these activities and in project meetings will generate critical insights that will consolidate your learning, which you will be able to demonstrate in the reflective assessment piece. Ultimately, this module gives you the conceptual toolkit to develop an advanced level of intercultural awareness that will be relevant throughout your career.
What will the module cover?
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Conceptualising culture across disciplines
Week 3: Unpacking Intercultural Communication
Week 4: Language and professional culture
Week 5: Communication practices in teamwork
Week 6: The critical issue of feedback
Week 7: Intercultural communication and leadership
Week 8: Professional development and intercultural training
Week 9: Researching intercultural communication
Week 10: SDA Showcase & Peer Review
This is an indicative module outline to indicate the topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Assessments TBC
Interdisciplinary group project 30%
Interdisciplinary group project on the theme of culture and inclusion. Each group will devise the format of their own project and critically explore the theme through their diverse perspectives.
Individual reflective narrative 70%
Reflective narrative on participation in experiential learning activities during the module, focusing on communication behaviours in teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes
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How to register
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