The aim of this course is to introduce the approaches, developments and concepts of intercultural communication with a focus on interpersonal interaction. The course covers themes such as identity and stereotypes, migration and adaptation, and intercultural communication competence from a critical perspective. Students are supported in developing and applying alternative ways of approaching interculturality. After completing the course, you will be able to • understand and discuss fundamental issues in intercultural communication such as identification, othering or processes related to multilingual interaction • understand culture and intercultural communication from a non-essentialist viewpoint • identify power inequalities inherent in representations of interculturality • revise and apply theoretical concepts of intercultural communication to analyse your own experiences in the social world • successfully collaborate in a diverse team • work with and assess your own intercultural competencies. Theme 1: Introduction and history of the field Theme 2: Culture and communication Theme 3: Values and ICC Theme 4: Language and ICC Theme 5: Migration and Adaptation Theme 6: Identity and Stereotypes Theme 7: ICC Competence Grading The final grade is based on both, the video podcast (50% of the grade) and the research report (50% of the grade). To grade your assignments, we are working with points, and the maximum amount is 60 points (equalling a 5, “outstanding”): • 55-60 points = 5 (outstanding) • 49-54 points = 4 (excellent) • 43-48 points = 3 (good) • 37-42 points = 2 (satisfactory) • 31-36 points = 1 (pass) • 30 and below = 0 (fail) 60 points comprise of 30 points for the video podcast and 30 points for the written group report. Grading (video podcast and written group report) 28-30: Excellent and captivating discussion, depth of reflection, reference to the course materials as well as to additional sources, critical thinking, choices are justified convincingly, good teamwork 25-27: Interesting and convincing discussion, choices are explained, some critical reflection over course materials, good teamwork 22-24: Sufficient, clear presentation and effort, reference to materials, fair teamwork 19-21: Minor issues with the discussion, argumentation is not convincing, uncritical, or incorrect discussion about the concepts and theories, some issues, or challenges within the team 16-18: Major issues with the presentation, no reference to course material, ineffective teamwork

授業の目的：対人間の相互作用に焦点を当てながら、異文化コミュニケーションに関するさまざまなアプローチ、発展、概念を紹介する。 各会の授業の内容・計画： １．導入と歴史 ２．文化とコミュニケーション ３．価値観と異文化コミュニケーション ４．言語と異文化コミュニケーション ５．移民と適応 ６．アイデンティティとステレオタイプ ７．異文化コミュニケーション能力 テキスト・参考書：記載なし 成績評価の方法：80％以上の出席、グループワーク（ポッドキャスト、レポート）