Information sheet
The course focuses on developing and assessing intercultural communication competence
Basic information
Languages of learning English
Grading scale General scale, 0-5
Course type Communication and language studies
Course level Other studies
Organiser Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication
Higher education institution University of Jyväskylä
Content and goals
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student is expected to:
have become familiar with different approaches to intercultural communication competence
be able to analyse and reflect on intercultural communication competence from different perspectives
understand the ethical principles of intercultural communication competence
understands the complexity, processual- and situational nature of intercultural communication competence
has developed his/her intercultural communication competence
Content
Course description
The course offers a theoretical and practical framework for enhancing students’ knowledge of and competence in multilingual and intercultural communication. The course aims at building understanding of multilingual and intercultural communication competence needed in modern work life.
Main contents
Introduction of different approaches to intercultural communication competence
Multilingual and intercultural communication skills, knowledge, and motivational factors needed in diverse settings and contexts
Assessment of intercultural communication competence
Additional information
Language of instruction is English.
Prerequisites
The information has not been given.
Course materials
The information has not been given.
Classification
Fields of study
Fields of education (Ministry of Education and Culture), Humanities
Search tags
Intercultural communication
Kulttuurienvälinen vuorovaikutus
Vuorovaikutusosaaminen
Communication competence
Responsible persons and contact information
Responsible teacher
Lotta Kokkonen
lotta.o.kokkonen@jyu.fi
Responsible organisations
Centre for Multilingual Academic Communication 100 %