AIS101 - Intercultural Communication
Unit details
| Year: | 2019 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Trimester 1 Unit Chair: | Tony Chalkley |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour Class per week, 1 x 1 hour Seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online): | 1 x 1 hour recorded Class, 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week |
Content
Effective intercultural communication is a vital personal and professional skill in the C21. This unit provides a practical introduction to intercultural communication in order to assist students in developing their intercultural competence. Through a combination of classes, guided discussion, reflection and practice, students will develop an understanding of what culture and communication is, how culture influences communication, and what it means to be an effective intercultural communicator. The unit is divided into three parts: the meaning of culture and cultural dimensions; developing intercultural communication competency; negotiating and resolving cultural conflicts. The unit draws of literature from the fields of social psychology, cultural anthropology, international business and communication, and is action-orientated, with students encouraged to draw on their own experiences as well as the case studies and examples presented during the unit.
Assessment
Assessment 1 (Individual) - Essay (1000 words) - 30%
Assessment 2 (Individual) - Quizzes - 20%
Assessment 3 (Individual) - Report (2200 words) - 50%
Unit Fee Information
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