304164 (v.2) Language, Technology and Intercultural Communication 200

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

Anti Requisite(s):

304166 (v.2) Language, Technology and Intercultural Communication 300

Syllabus:

Examination of the impact of communications technology on the content and form of our communication, including aspects such as changing notions of register, code switching from oral to text-based communication, and linguistic imperialism. Examination of these aspects in the context of the Asia-Pacific region.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified the new communication modes and channels created by communications technology. Understood the effects of communications technology on language use. Described the role of technology with regard to the power structures in language usage. Considered the above issues in the context of the Asia-Pacific region.

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:

Kramarae, C. (1999), 'The Language and Nature of the Internet : The Meaning of Global', New Media and Society, vol 1 issue 1. Winston, B. (1998), Media Technology and Society : A History, New York, Routledge. Florin, M. and Goranzon, B.(1990), Artificial Intelligence, Culture, and Language : On Education and Work, London, Springer-Verlag. Voiskounsky, A. E. Telelogue Conversations [online], Available: http://www.ascusc.org/jcmc/vol2/issue4/voiskounsky1.html [May 9, 2000] Tan, F. (1999), Information Technology Diffusion in the Asia Pacific: Perspectives on Policy, Electronic Commerce and Education. Hershey, P. A. Hamnet article (1) Reflections [online], Available: http://www.ascusc.org/jcmc/vol1/issue2/reflect.html [May 15, 2000]. Hazzan, R. and Suzuki, D. (1994), Highway to Cyberia [video recording], Toronto Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Phillipson, R. (1992), Linguistic Imperialism, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Pennycook, A. (1994), The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language, London, Longman.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Participation 10%, Presentation 10%, Project 30%, Software evaluation 20%, Summary 10%, Web evaluation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y