Course in “Intercultural Communication” available for Incoming Erasmus Students
In the framework of Ionian University’s internationalization process that aims at attracting higher number of international students, under the Erasmus + program, the Department of Foreign Languages, Translation & Interpreting offers a new course titled “Intercultural Communication” to new Incoming Erasmus Students.
More details on the course:
Duration: One semester (offered in both Winter & Spring Semesters), 3hrs/weekly
Mode of Teaching: Blended (face-to-face & online-synchronous)
ECTS: 6
Language of Instruction: English
Course Description
The course introduces Erasmus+ students to core aspects of culture and conceptualizes notions related to it. The course examines the communication-culture interplay. Emphasis is given to the influence of culture on communication in general and also as it relates to cross-cultural interactions. Much emphasis is also placed on intercultural education.
The Aim
The main aim of this course is to help students understand the complexities of culture and communication and to help them develop their intercultural awareness and sensitivity so as to enhance their overall intercultural communication competence. The course is flexible enough to meet each student’s individual needs, based on his/her area of study. In the case of Ms. Konstanze Hacke, the concentration is on school and education and the teacher’s intercultural awareness and development.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural-communication interplay
Become increasingly more interculturally aware and sensitive and develop intercultural communication competence
Adapt more easily in a multicultural environment
Topics Covered
Cultural
Cultural dimension paradigms
Ethnocentrism-Ethnorelativism
The link between cultural and communication
Development of intercultural communication understanding and competence in education
Verbal and non-verbal communication and their role in intercultural education
Cultural misunderstandings and cross-cultural conflicts (education-related case studies and critical incidents)
Culture shock
Intercultural sensitivity, empathy and their importance for education
Stereotypes, attitudes, perception
Teaching Tools
Lectures/Presentations
Role-playing activities
Simulation activities
Case studies
Videos
Course Assessment:
Individual Oral Presentation (weight: 25%)
Short Written Assignment: Critical Review of Article (weight: 25%)
Main Written Assignment: Essay (weight: 50%)
For more information on this course, you can contact the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator, Assoc. Professor Dr. Ioannis Karras – karrasid@ionio.gr
