On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- explain factors affecting the communication process in an intercultural context.
- recognize the interrelationship between language and culture.
- distinguish his/her own communication patterns in the context of the patterns of other cultures.
- compare the effect of different cultural value dimensions on communication patterns.

• The affect of ethnocentrism, otherfication and world view on communication.
• Non-verbal communication.
• The affect of culture on language and thought.
• Cultural value dimensions. Cultural influence on contexts, e.g. crisis, health, education.
• Swedishness and Swedish communication patterns in the global village –understanding cultural identity

The teaching methods are a variety of lectures, seminars, group studies and practical assignments.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

Basic qualifications for university studies and English level B for Swedish students. International students: Fluency in English equivalent to at least a 550 (old scale) 312 (new scale) TOEFL score. (Competency in Swedish language not required.)

Kursen bedöms med betygen Underkänd, Godkänd eller Väl godkänd.

One group work with seminar, one group work with presentation, one individual written exam and one individual essay. Active attendance at lectures is required and will be evaluated in the final grade.

Betyget översätts till ECTS betygsskala (A, B, C, D, E, Fx eller F).

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Examination	7,5 hp	U/G/VG

The course will be evaluated at the end of the course.

The aim of the course is to introduce students to communication studies from the perspective of levels and contexts. There will be a special focus on international and intercultural aspects, especially designed for students enrolled in the undergraduate program Global Studies. The course is designed to prepare students for their communication skills in work placements in an international context. The course is also offered to international students participating in exchange programs.

Liu Shuang, Volcic Zala, Gallois Cindy. (2013) Introducing Intercultural Communication - Global cultures and contexts. London: SAGE

A number of additional articles from international scientific journals.
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