COURSE CONTENTS
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| Theme 1. A.The notion of Intercultural communication (2 hours) 1) Terminology in Intercultural communication - What is communication? - What is Intercultural communication, Interethnic communication, Interracial communication - What is the difference between intercultural and cross-cultural communication? 2) Intercultural Communication: as a discipline 3) The Necessity of Intercultural Communication 4) Benefits of Intercultural Communication | ||||
| B. The History of Intercultural communication (2 hours) 1) Edward T. Hall as a founder of Intercultural Communication a) Four major influences on Halls Intercultural Communication Theory - Cultural anthropology - Linguistics - Ethology - Freudian psychoanalytic theory b) Intellectual Influences on Edward Halls Paradigm of Intercultural Communication 2) The Silent Language, Impacts of the Silent Language 3) Halls Paradigm for Intercultural Communication | ||||
| Theme 2. Communication as Basic Linguistic Functions (2 hours) 1) Communication as a Function of Language 2) Expression as a Function of Language 3) Expression and Communication 4) Linguistic domain in Intercultural Communication 5) Socio-psychological domain in Intercultural Communication 6) Cognitive domain in Intercultural Communication (silent in IC) | ||||
| Theme 3. Components of Intercultural communicative Competence (2 hours) 1) Intercultural competence (Attitudes, Knowledge, Skills of interpreting and relating, Skills of discovering and interacting, critical cultural awareness/political education) 2.) Communicative competence (Linguistic competence, sociolinguistic competence, discourse competence) 3.) Approaches Introducing IC Theory: - Some Specific Models and Approaches: Baldwins Model - Martin, Nakayama, &Flores Dialectical Approach - Gudykunsts Approach: Anxiety-Uncertainty Management. Emic/eticapproaches - Samovar & Porters Model of Intercultural Communication | ||||
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| Theme 4. Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory (2 hours) 1) Halls Low-and High-Context Cultures 2) What is a culture? Levels of culture. 3) Culture approaches to culture. Social identity and ethnicity | ||||
| Theme 5. The danger of stereotypical descriptions (2 hours) 1) Misunderstandings and differences in communicative behavior - Individual level: - Sender and receiver 2) Communication behavior on an interactive level -Interaction sequences - Turn-taking - Feedback - Influencing factors 3) Culture shock | ||||
| Theme 6. Understanding, values and attitudes (2 hours) 1) Types of pre-understanding Realia Esthetic culture Expert knowledge Attitudes and values 2) Problems and consequences related to intercultural communication 3) Awareness and insight about differences between cultures and communication patterns 4) Barriers to InterculturalCommunication Prejudices (Individual and institutional) Discrimination Ethnocentrism Dialogue (inter-religious dialogue, conflicts) Cultural conflict Verbal and Nonverbal Communication | ||||
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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND EDUCATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
KAZAKH ABLAI KHAN UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND WORLD LANGUAGES
CHAIR OF THEORY OF LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION
TASKS
For
SIW
MODULE 1
Almaty, 2012-2013
Tasks for individual work of students on Basics of Intercultural Communication
Course. 8 semester
A.y.
Module 1
IWS 1 (2 hours)
Theme: The notion of Intercultural Communication
Subtheme #1: Intercultural Communication and cultural linguistics.
Task 1: Make a table and give examples to each of the following objects of cultural linguistics:
1) Words and phrases which have no equivalents in another language;
2) rituals, beliefs, and superstations reflected in language;
3) proverbs and sayings;
4) symbols and stereotypes;
5) metaphors and images;
6) stylistic norms;
7) speech behavior;
8) speech etiquette.
Form of control: Making a table with analysis
Time to pass: February, 2013
Task 2: Make up your ownproblem questions or tasks on the given theme.
Task 3: Based on the information you have found from the recommended literature and Internet prepare a report concerning to the given theme.
Form of control: Making a report
Time to pass: February, 2013
Task 4. Divide into small groups of 3 or 4 students. You are going to participate to the students scientific conference related to the theme The problems and topical issues of Intercultural Communication. Think of different points to include in your scientific presentations. Consider different ideas of your team and discuss your ideas and decide on the best five to include in your presentations. Make an outline or program of the conference.
Form of control: Making a scientific conference
Time to pass: February, 2013
IWS 2 (4 hours)
Theme: The history of Intercultural communication
Subtheme #1: Individualistic and Collectivistic Cultures
Task 1: Writing: information sheet
1. Your local tourist office has asked you to write an information sheet (about 250 words) for visitors to your country. The purpose is to inform foreigners about any culturally sensitive issues so that they avoid offending local people by mistake.
2. Before writing discuss with other students possible topics for inclusion in your information sheet. Make a list, for example: gestures, greetings, going to someones house for dinner etc.
If you have trouble coming up with ideas, think about
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times you have accidentally offended people when travelling abroad;
things that visitors to your country sometimes do that cause offence.
3. Choose three or four areas that are culturally sensitive to include in your information sheet. Make notes of points for inclusion under each heading. For example:
Greetings
1. with people you dont know. 3. men/women to female friends.
Either a handshake or nothing Either a single kiss on the cheek or nothing
2. men to male friends. 4. in business situations.
Either a handshake or nothing Usually a handshake will be appropriate in most contexts
Planning your information sheet
a. What title will you give your information sheet so as to make it interesting and attractive to your audience?
b. How many sections will you have in your information sheet and what headings will you use for each one?
c. Will you need to use a more formal or informal style with the audience you are writing for?
d. What is the purpose of your information sheet (e.g. to inform, warn and advise)? How will this affect the language you use? (Remember, you dont want to put visitors off coming to your country!)
e. How will you introduce the topics you cover in each section? (Remember, you dont want to make your customs and values seem illogical to visitors.)
5. Write the first draft of your information sheet.
6. Check your first draft by answering these questions:
Ø Does the general heading make you want to read the sheet?
Ø Is there a helpful introduction?
Ø Are the different paragraphs clear and complete? Does each paragraph have its own heading?
Ø Are linking words/expressions used in an appropriate way?
Ø Does the information sheet inform in a clear and readable way?
Ø Is the style appropriate for the target reader?
7. Reread your information sheet and decide how you will change it.
8. Rewrite your information sheet.
Form of control: Writing information sheet
Time to pass: March, 2013
SIW 3 (4 hours)
Theme: Communication as Basic Linguistic Functions
Subtheme #1: Visual means of culture
Task 1: Culture has been represented as an onion, where the metaphorical layers of the onion stand for layers of culture which can be peeled away to reveal underlying basic assumptions from the outer to the inner levels of ones cultural identity.
Can you think of other visual models of culture? Give three or more examples and make a Power Point Presentation according to your model in order to make it understandable to the audience.
Task 2. Make a presentation on the following themes and prepare self evaluation questions, pragmatic-professional tasks. Illustrate your findings with tables, schemes.
1) The role of Intercultural communication in your specialty
2) Basic directions of the ICC development
3) Types of communication and its role in ICC
4) Benefits of ICC
5) Components of ICC
6) Culture approaches to culture
7) Culture shock
8) Values, belief, attitudes in different cultures
9) Stereotypical characteristics of different nations
10) Cultural conflict
Form of control: Slide show presentation of a research work.
Time to pass: March, 2013
Task 3. Make an outline of a special lecture or seminar devoted to the theme Stereotypical descriptions and communication behavior. In your outline you may include the following factors:
- aims and principles of the lecture or seminar
- problem tasks or questions related to the theme
- introduction, body and conclusion of your presentation
- list of used literature
- typical tasks to fulfill.
Form of control: Making an outline of a lecture or seminar
Time to pass: March, 2013
