LgV17 Intercultural communication

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
MgA. Karin Písaříková, PhD. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ondřej Pivoda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Šefčík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Bc. Ondřej Šefčík, Ph.D.
Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Aneta Fidrichová
Supplier department: Department of Linguistics and Baltic Languages – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 8:00–9:40 L34
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the basic theoretical and methodological basis of intercultural communication, in order to understand and respect diverse cultural and communication context and to raise awareness of personal, social and cultural identities. In the first part of the course, we will focus on a basic understanding of how cultures shape and influence communication and behavior. In the next section, we will draw on established theories of social analysis and build knowledge of intercultural issues. In the conclusion we will focus on the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in practice in situations of intercultural misunderstanding, social integration and interactions containing ethnic, racial, gender or class aspects. The course will be taught in an interactive form with practical exercises.
Learning outcomes
Finishing the course the student will be able to analyse the communication in different social groups and cultures and to work withing these communication situations. It is suitable for foreign language students, interpreters and translators and especially students preparing for a foreign internship.
Syllabus
  • 1. Segment. Information on the structure, content and final assessment of the course. Introduction to the history of intercultural communication as an applied discipline. Key concepts. Hall, Hofstede, Huntington, Trompenaars - presentation of comparison and criticism of classical models of culture analysis. 2. Segment. How different cultural theories affect values, behavior, regions, classes, race, gender, ethnicity, etc. High-context vs. low-context culture. Myths, legends, semiotics. The cornerstones of intercultural communication and how culture shaping affects human identity, interpersonal and international relations. 3. Segment. Fundamentals of cross-cultural psychology, influence of different cultures on human behavior and experience. Non-verbal communication, communication in various fields and sectors of human activity and application in fields of study. An overview of existing and potential strategies that increase the interest in and understanding of different cultures. Different perception of time and space. 4. Segment. Recognizing potential friction points that can lead to misunderstandings and barriers in effective communication. Cultural shock, intercultural adaptation and the process of developing an individual's cultural identity. 5. Segment. Critical evaluation of intercultural relations, analysis and context understanding. Building empathy and increasing intercultural awareness through respect for diversity and different perceptions of the world. Universal vs. Personal. Support for self-study and practical exercises. 6. Segment. Practical exercises. Submission of written assignment.
Literature
  • Průcha, Jan. Interkulturní komunikace. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada. Psyché 2010.
  • Trompenaars, Fons - Hampden-Turner, Charles. Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business, London: Nicolas Brealey Publ. 1999.
  • Hall, Edward T. The Dance of Life: The Other Dimension of Time, Anchor, 1983.
  • Berry, John W. et al. Cross-cultural psychology: research and applications. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011.
  • Berry, John W. et al. Cross-cultural psychology: research and applications. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011.
  • Hall, Edward T. Beyond Culture, Garden City, N.Y. : Anchor Press, 1976.
  • Mikuláštík, Milan. Komunikační dovednosti v praxi, Praha: Grada 2010.
  • Hofstede, Geerd. Culture’s Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations Across Nations, 2nd ed. Sage, 2001.
  • Shiraev, Eric - Levy, David A. Cross-cultural psychology : critical thinking and contemporary applications, Boston: Pearson 2013
Teaching methods
Lecture with audiovisual materials, working with texts and practical exercise.
Assessment methods
Written assignment. Presence, active participation, taking part in discussion.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019.
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