ALC8008 : Language and Cross-Cultural Communication
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Peter Sercombe
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
To develop understanding of the socio-cultural processes underlying language use and language behaviour of the individual.
To develop understanding of key issues relating to language and communication in cross-cultural contexts.
Outline Of Syllabus
Module outline
What are ‘Culture’, ‘Communication’, ‘Language’, ‘Inter-‘ and ‘Cross-cultural Communication’?
Approaches to the Study of Cross-Cultural Communication
The Interpretation of Speech Acts
Interpersonal Politeness and Power
Cultural Knowledge and Its Relevance to Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Stereotyping
Corporate Communication
Discourse in Institutional Settings
News Media and Intercultural Communication
Frameworks for the Consideration of Intercultural Communication
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Inclusive of study tasks. 1-2 Lecture materials & guide questions (within and separate to videos). |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 34:00 | 34:00 | Personal reading |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | 1hr PiP session every week |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | 1-2 set readings per week with activities |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | 1 hour zoom session every week |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | One hour per week |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | N/A |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials will introduce new topics each week, and will facilitate structured guided learning, in the form of related activities, reading tasks and online discussion. Synchronous online sessions and present-in-person small group classroom sessions will enable further group work, discussion and reflection in relation to each topic. A reflective learning journal will enable students to log, and reflect on, their learning activities each week.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Reflective log | 1 | M | 50 | *Guided Reflective learning log of wks 1-4 (1500 words) Submitted in week 4, marked in buffer week. |
Reflective log | 1 | A | 50 | *Guided reflective learning log of weeks 6-8 (2000 words). Submitted before sem 2 induction week. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
All skills and knowledge will be assessed through the reflective learning journal, with specific weekly activities linked to the learning for that week.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ALC8008's Timetable