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Course Description
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Course Name
Intercultural Communication
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Intercultural Communications
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
Intercultural Communication (ICC) is an intermediate course which examines the intersection of language, communication, community and culture. It presents differing perspectiveson issues central to ICC and explores cultural and linguistic diversity and contact, and language endangerment. It examines the formation of identity, such as gender, status and ethnicity, and culture through language.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will have:- Comprehended the concepts of communication, culture and language from diverse theoretical perspectives.
- Studied their interconnection and application in various linguistic cultures.
- Analyzed key readings on ICC.
- Understood the implications effects of language contact.
- Explored, questioned and compared communicative strategies and language rituals across cultures.
- Assessed factors complicating intercultural communication; i.e., ethnicity, privilege, equality, social inclusion and exclusion, migration and globalization.
- Collected and evaluated data in order to explore issues and topics in ICC first-hand.
- Presented a research thesis which examines and explains an ICC issue and proposes a resolution.
- Written a research paper.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.