Description
Dr Yang designed this subject, which contributes to the undergraduate programs in translation, interpreting, international English, languages and linguistics, and other BA courses.Subject Summary:
This unit aims to develop the communicative competence of students in intercultural contexts and raise their awareness of issues in the use of languages. It helps the students understand hidden socio-cultural dimensions and equips them with the knowledge and skills necessary for intercultural communication. It also prepares them to critically analyse linguistic and cultural differences around them, appreciate linguistic and cultural diversity, and integrate the unit contents into their future careers. The impact of intercultural communication is highlighted 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. Lectures will be delivered in English, and depending on demand, language-specific tutorials will be delivered in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese as well as English.
Subject Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify the connection 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. Use linguistic tools to analyse authentic spoken and written discourses from an intercultural perspective
5. Analyse linguistic and cultural diversities by examining cultural differences
6. Identify effective cross-communicative strategies in various contexts
7. Discuss and apply intercultural communication knowledge and skills to professions (e.g. translation and interpreting services, multicultural education, international business, tourism, community services, etc.).