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In this course a range of theories for exploring cultural norms and practices will be explored. Cultural Dimension Theory, Cross Cultural Pragmatics and Language socialization will be considered core areas of study. Other areas of relevance that will be covered and discussed include: Social Identity Theory and Language, English as a Lingua Franca the effects of Globalisation on language policy and communication, Intercultural Communication in Specific Professional Contexts, Intercultural Communication in Health Care ”The case of migrant patients and native speaker Doctors/health care staff, Intercultural Communication in Business Meetings” overcoming cultural barriers and negotiating meaning.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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A range of theories for exploring cultural norms and practices will be explored. Cultural Dimension Theory, Cross Cultural Pragmatics and Language socialization will be considered core areas of study for this course. Other areas of relevance that will be covered and discussed include:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Analyse | Ability to conduct a critical analysis of different intercultural interactions through the analysis of authentic data and case studies. |
| Procedural | Apply | Development of Critical Cultural Awareness and Intercultural Competence skills. |
| Reflection | Understand | Ability to engage in alternative communication models to ease the flow of interaction in specific institutional and intercultural contexts. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 2000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Development of a strong understanding of relevant theory in the area of intercultural communication, specifically in areas related to professional discourse. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Ability to conduct a critical analysis of different intercultural interactions through the analysis of authentic data and case studies. |
| Procedural | Apply | Development of Critical Cultural Awareness and Intercultural Competence skills. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Development of analysis skills in order to equip students with a deep understanding of intercultural communication. |
| Reflection | Understand | Ability to engage in alternative communication models to ease the flow of interaction in specific institutional and intercultural contexts. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 3000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Development of a strong understanding of relevant theory in the area of intercultural communication, specifically in areas related to professional discourse. |
| Reflection | Understand | Ability to engage in alternative communication models to ease the flow of interaction in specific institutional and intercultural contexts. |
| Procedural | Apply | Development of Critical Cultural Awareness and Intercultural Competence skills. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Ability to conduct a critical analysis of different intercultural interactions through the analysis of authentic data and case studies. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Development of analysis skills in order to equip students with a deep understanding of intercultural communication. |
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