304162 (v.2) Language and Society 100
| Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | An overview of the nature of communication and the role of culture and cross-cultural issues in regulating communication patterns and behaviour. Principles of communication, communicative competence, impression formation and management, and miscommunication. An insight into the effect of inter- and intra-cultural issues on communication. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An increased understanding of the communication process. An awareness of the role of culture in communication and its impact on intercultural communication. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Clyne, M. (1994). Intercultural Communication at Work. Cambridge, OUP. Giles, H. and Robinson, W.P. (eds). (1990). Handbook of Languages and Social Psychology. Chichester, Wiley and Sons. Gumperz, J.J. (ed). (1982). Language and Social Identity. Cambridge, OUP. Hargie, O., Saunders, C. and Dickson, D. (1994). Social Skills in Interpersonal Communication. 3rd ed. London, Routledge. Kim, Y.Y. and Gudykunst, W.B. (eds). (1988). Theories in Intercultural Communication. Newbury Park, Sage. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed text. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 60%, Examination 25%, Tutorial Participation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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