Fundamentals in Intercultural and Multilingual Communication
Fundamentals in Intercultural and Multilingual Communication
Fundamentals in Intercultural and Multilingual Communication
文化間・多言語コミュニケーション基礎
講義(英語)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student is expected to
be able to discuss fundamental issues in intercultural communication such as identification, stereotyping and processes related to multilingual interaction
being aware of the different approaches and perspectives to intercultural communication
understand the meaning of languages and multilingual communication as a part of interculturality
acknowledge and be willing to engage with different ways of seeing and with realities different than one’s own
be sensitive to power inequalities inherent in multilingual and intercultural communication.
Content
Course description
The course introduces students to fundamental issues and concepts in intercultural and multilingual communication from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Main content:
basic processes of multilingual and intercultural communication such as identification, othering, and representation
combining theoretical and practical approaches to multilingual and intercultural communication
enhancing students’ knowledge of and competence in intercultural and multilingual communication
building students’ confidence for participation in multilingual and intercultural contexts
Additional information
Language of instruction is English.
The course consists of 36 hours of lectures. In addition to lectures, methods of learning include:
selected readings, discussions, a group assignment (3 ECTS)
all of the above plus an individual assignment (5 ECTS)