Intercultural Communication

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Explain the basic concepts of intercultural communication and its applications in daily activities; Identify the aspects of culture in intercultural communication process; Analyze the condition of cultural setting; Formulate appropriate strategies in cultural settings.

Topics:

1. Why Studying Intercultural Communication?
2. Culture, Communication, Context and Power
3. Cultural Identity
4. Perception
5. Differing Cultural Pattern
6. Language and Intercultural Communication
7. Nonverbal Communication
8. Intercultural Communication in Business Setting
9. Intercultural Communication in Educational Setting
10. Intercultural Management, Negotiation and Conflict
11. Communication Theories related to Intercultural Communication
12. Cultural Adaptation, Assimilation, Acculturation and Cultural Shock
13. Intercultural Communication Competence