Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
JAP: Intercultural Communication26007/3349/2425/1/18
Study guide

JAP: Intercultural Communication

26007/3349/2425/1/18
Academic year 2024-25
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 4 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
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: 15.10.2024 ()
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
Aanbevolen literatuur: Intercultural sensitivity. From denial to intercultural competenceMandatory
  • Author: Nunez C.

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
Eerste examenperiodeSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)100,00Multiple 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.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)100,00Multiple individual tasks

Evaluation (text)

Permanent evaluation: multiple individual tasks.