UO Intercultural Communication
Undergraduate
Course aim
To introduce students to the interpretation and application of intercultural communication in social and professional contexts. Students will develop their understanding of linguistic and cultural diversity, and explore its implications for intercultural communication in the contemporary world.
Course content
The course introduces students to intercultural communication in the contemporary world, focusing on linguistic and cultural diversities, mobilities and globalisation, and their relationship to language and meaning. Drawing on a wide range of actual, virtual, national and international examples, students develop their intercultural awareness and apply this in their own written, verbal and visual communication. Students research, report and present examples of intercultural communication that are relevant to their particular experience and professional interests.
Textbooks
Nil
Prerequisites
Nil
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
Component | Duration | ||
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EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
Online | 10 weeks x N/A |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Critical analysis, Essay, Presentation
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation