Description
Dr Yang designed this subject, which contributes to the postgraduate programs in translation, interpreting and TESOL.Subject summary:
This unit aims to develop the students' communicative competence in intercultural contexts, raise their awareness of issues in language use and socio-cultural dimensions, and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for intercultural communication. It also prepares students to critically analyse linguistic and cultural differences around them, appreciate linguistic and cultural diversity, and integrate the unit contents into their future careers (e.g. further studies or employment). It highlights the impact of intercultural communication in a range of real-life sectors, such as second language teaching and learning, translation and interpreting services, international business, tourism, community services, and organisational communication.
Subject learning outcomes:
1. Identify links between language and culture
2. Demonstrate awareness of linguistic and cultural factors that contribute to (un)successful intercultural communication
3. Examine cross-linguistic and cross-cultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication
4. Conduct linguistic analysis of authentic spoken and written discourses from an intercultural perspective
5. Analyse linguistic and cultural diversities critically by examining linguistic and cultural differences
6. Identify effective cross-communicative strategies in various contexts
7. Demonstrate intercultural competence to discuss and apply intercultural communication knowledge and skills to professions (e.g. translation and interpreting services, multicultural education, international business, tourism, social services, etc.)