Кто читает:: Институт медиа

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 4-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватели

Артамонов Александр Александрович

Бергельсон Мира Борисовна

Григорьева Анастасия Александровна

Зубалов Денис Юрьевич

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Abstract

This academic course offers a comprehensive overview of cultural anthropology and diversity, with a keen focus on the study of intercultural communication in the current globalized context.The scope of the course encompasses a broad range of topics such as models and constituents of intercultural communication, the interplay between national identity, globalization, and national politics, as well as the opportunities and challenges brought about by the heterogeneity of polycultures. Additional topics covered include patterns of migration, adaptation strategies, the role of language and non-verbal cues in culture, and the influence of cultural norms in various sectors like business, education, and the arts.Practical sessions are integrated into the course structure with the objective of fostering an appreciation of cultural diversity and to cultivate behavioral competence in the sphere of intercultural interaction. These sessions will draw upon real-world scenarios to elucidate fundamental principles of intercultural communication.The aim of this course is to build intercultural proficiency in an array of professional arenas while concurrently promoting an understanding of current events that underscore the necessity for cultural diversity appreciation, empathy development, intercultural sensitivity, and the enhancement of intercultural communication skills.

Learning Objectives

To examine the fundamental culture types and corresponding behavioral patterns.
To analyze how cultures shape worldviews and the distinct characteristics of national verbal and nonverbal behavior.
To explore the interaction between language and culture, along with investigating vocabulary's role in retaining cultural knowledge.
To overview various corporate culture types and intercultural conflicts in occupational environments.
To develop intercultural communication competence, along with gaining familiarity with diverse communication styles and trialing different techniques.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Analyze how cultures shape worldviews and the distinct characteristics of national verbal and nonverbal behavior.
Interpret the interaction between language and culture, along with investigating vocabulary's role in retaining cultural knowledge.
Overview various corporate culture types and intercultural conflicts in occupational environments.
Understand diverse communication styles and trial different techniques.
Distinguish the fundamental culture types and corresponding behaviors.

Course Contents

What is diversity: Introduction and Course overview. The concept of cultural diversity
Culture, communication, intercultural communication in the global world
Verbal communication. Language and culture
Non-verbal communication and its interpretation in different cultures
National identity at the crossroads of globalization and transnationalization of cultures.
Dimensions of culture. Diverse cultural patterns
Social categorization. Prejudice and stereotypes
Cultural Diversity in Mass Media
Cultural Diversity: Organizational Behavior
Ethics of Intercultural Communication

Assessment Elements

Colloquium
Essay
Tests

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 2nd module
0.3 * Colloquium + 0.3 * Essay + 0.4 * Tests

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Hofstede, G. H., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and Organizations : Software of the Mind: Intercultural Cooperation and Its Importance for Survival (Vol. 3rd ed). New York: McGraw-Hill. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=351480

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Breugelmans, S. M., Chasiotis, A., & Vijver, F. J. R. van de. (2011). Fundamental Questions in Cross-Cultural Psychology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=366256
Chen, L. (2017). Intercultural Communication. Boston: De Gruyter Mouton. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1504955
Jackson, J. (2012). The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication. Routledge.
Spencer-Oatey, H., & Kotthoff, H. (2007). Handbook of Intercultural Communication. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=247550

Authors

FEDOROVA KSENIIA ALEKSANDROVNA

Бакалаврская программа «Журналистика»

Intercultural Communication: Theory and Practice