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: | The nature of communication and the role of culture and cross-cultural issues in regulating communication patterns and behaviour. Topics include - the 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 inter-cultural communication. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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 Gudykenst, W.B. (Eds). (1988). Theories in Intercultural Communication. Newbury Park, Sage. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay (1500/2000 word) 60%. Examination 25%. Tutorial participation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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