OF-104 Intercultural Communication

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Translation and Intercultural Communication - English

Teaching language

English

Course contents

Focus will be on

• cross-cultural, intercultural and intracultural communication (verbal and non-verbal)

• semiotics

• cultural dimensions

• causes of misunderstandings, techniques for avoiding misunderstandings

• stereotypes

• the translator’s/the interpreter’s role in intercultural communication

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, students should be able to

• understand issues related to the transfer of messages between persons belonging to different language and/or culture communities

• understand basic notions used in semiotics, communication theory and intercultural studies

• understand the importance of cultural differences in translation

• relate theory to written texts, oral communication, non-verbal communication and electronic media

Examination requirements

Two obligatory assignments must be submitted and passed. At least one assignment must be based on group work and presented in class.

Teaching methods

Teaching will be in the form of lectures and student work, independently and in groups. Workload: 135 hours.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Admission for external candidates

No

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes. Subject to avalibility.

Assessment methods and criteria

Two-day individual home exam. Graded assessment.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
OF-103 – Intercultural Communication	5