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Intercultural Communication (EDUC90077)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Hawthorn)
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Contact information
July
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
- Further information:http://hawthornenglish.com/MEGC.html
- Email:burim.boonwirat@unimelb.edu.au
November
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
- Further information:http://hawthornenglish.com/MEGC.html
- Email:burim.boonwirat@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | July November |
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This subject examines the processes of communicating across cultures. Topics include language as a manifestation and reflection of culture; language, culture and identity; politeness and "face"; cultural variations in nonverbal communication; power in interpersonal interactions; negotiating a shared basis for communication; discourse variations between cultures; and intercultural gender awareness.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- be aware of the complex relationship between language and culture;
- understand how language and culture are involved in interpersonal interactions;
- critically examine their own practice in intercultural interactions; and
- understand the cultural issues at stake in interpersonal situations
Last updated: 3 November 2022