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JAP: Intercultural Communication26007/2165/2122/1/38
Study guide

JAP: Intercultural Communication

26007/2165/2122/1/38
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • International programmes Management and Communication
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 4 credits
Teaching staff: Van den Bulck Helga
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2021 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 104,00 hours

Short description

The main focus of this course is the importance of intercultural communication in different settings.
Starting with insights on culture and communication the following subjects will be covered:
demographic and cultural issues, narrative approach, communication models and patterns, dimensions of culture, cultural adaptations perspectives, culture shock and intercultural competence.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Educational organisation (text)

Lectures and seminars.
Discussion groups.
Guest colleges.
Workshops.

Course content

The main focus of this course is the importance of intercultural communication in different settings.
Starting with insights on culture and communication the following subjects will be covered:
demographic and cultural issues, narrative approach, communication models and patterns, dimensions of culture, cultural adaptations perspectives, culture shock and intercultural competence.

Study material (list)

Mandatory
Mandatory
  • Author: Hoffman-Verdooren
Mandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials4,00 hours
Practicum16,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours84,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment hands on (Permanent evaluation)65,00Multiple tasks. In case you would have passed for this part at the first exam moment, the points of this part will be transferred to the resit.
Academic yearReflection assignment35,00Paper mobility 3. In case you would have passed for this part at the first exam moment, the points of this part will be transferred to the resit.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment hands on (Permanent evaluation)65,00Multiple individual tasks
Academic yearReflection assignment35,00paper mobility 3

Evaluation (text)

Permanent evaluation + written examination.