Intercultural Communications

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: Define intercultural communication and explain the importance of studying intercultural communication; Explain four layers (individual, interpersonal, organizational, cultural) in layered approach of intercultural communication; Explain intercultural communication solution both in regional and international context; Conclude factor, process and benefit of intercultural communication in plural and global society; Conclude supporting and inhibiting factor in intercultural communications.

Topics

Background, definition and dimension of intercultural communication; Relation between communication and culture; Culture as filter; Perception, behavior, stereotype and prejudice; Understanding the differences of culture; Time dimension in intercultural communication; Influence in communication process with stranger; Message interpretation and  transmission; Interaction with foreigner; Communication and acculturation; Theories of intercultural communication; Cultural stock and self adaptation in cultural environment; Intercultural communication research.

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Communication, Theory of Communication, Introduction to Anthropology & Indonesian Culture