lin1clc communication, language and culture

COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

LIN1CLC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students reflect on how culture shapes language use and communication between individuals. Drawing on a range of ideas from the field of intercultural communication, students develop tools, knowledge and awareness to assist them in understanding and positively engaging with the linguistic and cultural diversity around them.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Morey

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsLIN1LCS

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Introducing language and intercultural communication

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorJane Jackson

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherRoutledge

ISBNN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply tools and concepts from intercultural communication to novel situations

02. Critically reflect on your own and others' cultures and how they influence interactions

03. Research and examine an intercultural communication issue in depth and present your findings in writing

04. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of ideas presented within the subject

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Morey

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online exercises (600 words equivalent) Weekly	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO4
Written Assignments (2000 words) Reflection Piece (800 words), Research Essay (1200 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO3
Seminar Related Assignments (1400 words equivalent) Short Answer (600 words equivalent), Case Studies (800 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4