Intercultural Communications
Unit code: HAC213
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester / teaching period |
| Contact hours | 36 hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | Nil |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media and Marketing), Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media), Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication),Bachelor of Arts (Media) (N0525MED), Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) , Bachelor of Arts (International Studies and Chinese) , Bachelor of Arts (International Studies and International Business) , Bachelor of Arts (International Studies and Italian) and Bachelor of Arts (International Studies and Japanese) programs.Aims and objectives
This unit is designed to ensure that students are better prepared to communicate in the increasingly multicultural workforce. This is achieved by introducing students to the conceptual and practical dimensions of intercultural communications, using real-world examples to illustrate the complexities of the field.Assessment
Tutorial Participation 10%
Intercultural Research Report 35%
Intercultural Research Report 35%
Group Presentation 15%
Cultural Self-assessment 40%
Generic skills outcomes
Students will develop their ability to:
- Undertake independent research.
- Evaluate contrasting communications practices.
- Work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
Content
The unit will provide students with practical techniques for communicating in a multicultural environment, contextualised within contemporary communications theory. By exploring how culture affects communications in a variety of social and business contexts, the unit will investigate how sometimes subtle cultural practices can have a significant impact on personal and professional relations. Specific topics to be addressed include:
- Perceiving the nature of cultural diversity
- Cultures and microcultures
- World views and their impact on communications
- Understanding intercultural communication and nonverbal messages
- Intercultural Communications and group dynamics
- Dealing with conflict in intercultural communications
- Processes of cultural adaptation
- Key techniques for effective communications
- Technology and its impact on intercultural communications
