KVVS1014 Self-study: Classics of Intercultural Communication (5 op)

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Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Kuvaus

Content

The aim of this self-study unit is to introduce the students to different discussions of classical intercultural communication concepts and frameworks, and encourage them to develop and convincingly argue for their own standpoint. The course focuses on reading and contrasting seminal works in the field. 

Completion methods

Book exam or reading circle

Assessment details

Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course the student will be able to

  • present, compare and critically evaluate classical concepts, theoretical frameworks and applications in intercultural communication research
  • apply the concepts and theoretical frameworks to understand social phenomena and processes
  • engage in independent study 

Lisätietoja

Timing: First spring semester or second year

Please, select two books from the list and contact the responsible person for guidelines.

Kirjallisuus

  • Breidenbach, J. & Nyíri, P. (2009). Seeing culture everywhere: From genocide to consumer habits. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
  • Hall, E.T. (1970) [1990]. The silent language. New York: Anchor Books.
  • Hall, E.T. (1976) [1989]. Beyond culture. New York: Doubleday.
  • Hofstede, G. H., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind. Intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Holliday, A. (2011). Intercultural communication and ideology. Los Angeles: Sage.
  • Kim, Y. Y. (2001). Becoming intercultural. An integrative theory of communication and crosscultural adaptation. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
  • Piller, I. (2017). Intercultural communication: A critical introduction. 2nd Ed. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
  • Said, E. (1978). Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.

Suoritustavat

Tapa 1

Kuvaus:
Please, select two books from the list and contact the responsible person for guidelines.
Arviointiperusteet:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the course.
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Exam (5 op)

Tyyppi:
Tentti
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Arviointiperusteet:
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. Grade-specific assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the course.
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Työskentelytavat:

Book exam or reading circle 

Oppimateriaalit:

Please select two books from the list.

Kirjallisuus:
  • Breidenbach, J. & Nyíri, P. (2009). Seeing culture everywhere: From genocide to consumer habits. Seattle: University of Washington Press.
  • Hall, E.T. (1970) [1990]. The silent language. New York: Anchor Books.
  • Hall, E.T. (1976) [1989]. Beyond culture. New York: Doubleday.
  • Hofstede, G. H., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind. Intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Holliday, A. (2011). Intercultural communication and ideology. Los Angeles: Sage.
  • Kim, Y. Y. (2001). Becoming intercultural. An integrative theory of communication and crosscultural adaptation. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
  • Piller, I. (2017). Intercultural communication: A critical introduction. 2nd Ed. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
  • Said, E. (1978). Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.

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