AJ1308 Inquiries in Intercultural Communication

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ailsa Marion Randall, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Zerzová, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ1308/OS01: Fri 27. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 11, Fri 11. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 11, Fri 25. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 11, Fri 8. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 11, Fri 22. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 11, Fri 6. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 11, A. Randall
AJ1308/OS02: Fri 27. 9. 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, Fri 11. 10. 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, Fri 25. 10. 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, Fri 8. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, Fri 22. 11. 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, Fri 6. 12. 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, A. Randall
AJ1308/01: Thu 9:00–10:50 učebna 19a, Z. Janík
AJ1308/02: Wed 8:00–9:50 učebna 78, Z. Janík
AJ1308/03: Mon 14:00–15:50 respirium (4. nadzemní podlaží), Z. Janík
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to enhance students’ intercultural awareness and improve their communication skills in intercultural settings. Students will explore how various cultures worldwide, including their own, are defined through verbal and non-verbal language, symbols and meanings assigned to the symbols, cultural values and perception of those values. The importance of international understanding and intercultural communication inside as well as outside the school context is emphasized.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to recognize aspects of intercultural communication; improve their communication strategies used in intercultural settings; apply various dimensions of culture in intercultural conflicts. Students should also develop positive attitudes towards other cultures and improve their skills as intercultural speakers of English.
Syllabus
  • 1) Culture and communication 2) Explore your culture and identity (cultural awareness building) 3) Multiple and complex identities in communication 4) Exploring other's cultures 5) Assumptions, ethnocentrism, and stereotypes 6) Developing intercultural sensitivity 7)Explaining differences and similarities across cultures 8) Cultural values 9) National cultures and cultural diversity 10) Styles of communication across cultures 11) Differences in cultural values, communication and learning styles in an intercultural classroom setting 12)Effective and appropriate intercultural communication (may vary slightly for daily and combined students)
Literature
    required literature
  • JACKSON, Jane. Introducing language and intercultural communication. Second edition. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020, xx, 402. ISBN 9781138481619. info
  • LIU, Shuang, Zala VOLČIČ and Cindy GALLOIS. Introducing intercultural communication : global cultures and contexts. London: Sage, 2011, x, 318. ISBN 9781848600362. info
  • HOFSTEDE, Gert Jan, Paul PEDERSEN and Geert HOFSTEDE. Exploring culture : exerscises, stories and synthetic cultures. First published. London: Intercultural Press, 2002, xix, 234. ISBN 1877864900. info
    recommended literature
  • Intercultural competence in higher education : international approaches, assessment and application. Edited by Darla K. Deardorff - Lily A. Arasaratnam-Smith. First published. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017, xxii, 311. ISBN 9781138693852. info
  • NUNEZ, Carlos, Raya NUNEZ MAHDI and Laura POPMA. Intercultural sensitivity : from denial to intercultural competence. 4th, revised edition. Assen: Koninklijke Van Gorcum, 2017, 183 stran. ISBN 9789023255550. info
  • Building cultural competence : innovative activities and models. Edited by Kate Berardo - Darla K. Deardorff - Fons Trompenaars. First edition. Sterling, Virginia: Stylus, 2012, xii, 388. ISBN 9781579228040. URL info
  • The Sage handbook of intercultural competence. Edited by Darla K. Deardorff - Derek Curtis Bok. London: Sage, 2009, xiv, 542. ISBN 9781412960458. info
  • GUDYKUNST, William B. Bridging differences : effective intergroup communication. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, 2004, xvi, 425. ISBN 0761929371. info
Teaching methods
Group discussions, individual and group reflections, reflective writing
Assessment methods
Active class participation and some of the following: reflective essay, in-class presentation, written report, leading a learning centre, lesson plan In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. It is acceptable to use AI for brainstorming ideas, basic proofreading, suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated or reformulated. Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI. When in doubt, consult your teacher.
Language of instruction
English
Study support
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3591
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.
Teacher's information
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3591 (Ailsa Randall)
If the student is away for a semester abroad, they should complete all the requirements except attendance.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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