This course will focus on examining the values, customs, morals, and communication styles of cultural groups, emphasizing their implications for teaching. We will learn to interpret cultures' communicative behavior and explain how behavior differs from culture to culture.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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1. Understand the role of communication in culture. |
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2. Recognize cultural variables. |
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1,2,3,5 |
A, D, E |
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3. Familiarize yourself with the communication norms, rituals, and taboos of other cultures |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 |
A, D, E |
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4. Learn about barriers to intercultural communication, adjustment to other cultures, and culture shock. |
1,2,5,6,7,8 |
1,2,3,5 |
A, D, E |
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5. Practice performing communication activities as they would be done in other cultures. |
1,2,5,6,7,8 |
1,2,3,5 |
A, D, E |
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6. Learn how differences in intercultural communication manifest themselves in different professional settings. |
1,2,5,6,7,8,9 |
1,2,3,5 |
A, D, E |
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7. Increase sensitivity to communicating with people from different cultures. |
1,2,3,5,6,7 |
1,2,3,5 |
A, D, E |
Course Flow
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COURSE CONTENT |
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Topic |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Introduction: What is intercultural communication and Bibliography in cross-cultural studies |
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Discussions on the concept of “across cultures” and “intercultural” |
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3 |
Culture/Context/Power & History |
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4 |
Cultural Identity. |
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5 |
High and low context cultural taxonomy. |
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6 |
Verbal Codes: Language and culture |
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7 |
Nonverbal Communication. |
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8 |
Midterm |
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9 |
The act, others and the identified self - |
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10 |
Translation & Interpretation (History of Meaning) |
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11 |
Translation & Interpretation (Misunderstanding & Mistranslation) |
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12 |
Postmodernism and Popular Culture |
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13 |
Intercultural Conflict and Multiculturalism |
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14 |
Review |
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Recommended Sources
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RECOMMENDED SOURCES |
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Textbook |
Barth, Fredrik 1969 Ethnic Groups and Boundaries. New York Humboldt, Wilhelm von 1997 On the national character of languages. In: T. Harden and D. Farrelly (ed.), 52–68. Essays on Language. Frankfurt: Peter Lang. |
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Additional Resources |
Bourdieu, Pierre 1984 Distinction: A Social Critique of the Judgement of Taste. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard Univ. Press. Bourdieu, Pierre 1997 “Ortseffekte,” in: Pierre Bourdieu (ed.), Das Elend der Welt. Konstanz, 159–169. Gudykunst, William B. 2000 Methodological issues in conducting theory-based cross-cultural research. In: Helen Spencer-Oatey (ed.), Culturally Speaking. Managing Rapport through Talk across Cultures, 293–315. London: Continuum. Helen Spencer-Oatey and Helga Kotthoff Hymes, Dell 1974 “Ways of Speaking.” In: Richard Bauman und Joel Sherzer (eds.), Explorations in the Ethnography of Speaking, 433–451. Cambridge University Press. |
Material Sharing
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MATERIAL SHARING |
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Documents |
Videos from a variety of cultures |
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Assignments |
Cultural analysis of a country |
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Exams |
General information about intercultural communication |
Assessment
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ASSESSTMENT |
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In-Term Studies |
Number |
Percentage |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
20 |
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Attendance and Presentation |
1 |
20 |
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Assignment |
1 |
20 |
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Final |
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40 |
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Total |
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100 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE |
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40 |
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE |
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60 |
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Total |
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100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM |
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Program Learning Outcomes |
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Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of fundamental concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical development of anthropology. |
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Possess knowledge about the subfields of anthropology and the unique methods and applications of these fields. |
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Demonstrate proficiency in conducting ethnographic studies, the basic research method of anthropology, and design and implement fieldwork accordingly. |
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Utilize anthropological knowledge and skills to formulate inquiries and critically evaluate research findings through analytical, critical, and creative thinking. |
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Demonstrate adherence to scientific and ethical values in fieldwork and academic research and act in accordance with these values. |
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Identify social problems and develop social projects using anthropological theory and research methods. |
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Effectively utilize current databases, information resources, and information technologies. |
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Design interdisciplinary studies and participate in study groups by integrating disciplines alongside anthropology |
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Exhibits social awareness and responsibility, approaching individual and cultural diversities with impartiality. |
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Proficiently engages in academic-level English thinking, reading, writing, and oral expression. |
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ECTS
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) |
15 |
3 |
45 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
15 |
1 |
15 |
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Mid Term |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Quizzes |
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Assignments |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Final examination |
1 |
30 |
30 |
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Total Work Load |
125 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
5 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
5 |
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