EDUC6121

Intercultural Comm through English

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course develops student understanding of the cultural elements affecting communication through English as an international language. Topics include discourse strategies depending on cultural values and misunderstanding due to the semantic difference of words and expressions. Colloqualisms, slang, and metaphores and other examples of cultural variations will also be examined.

Objectives

At the completion of the courses students will acquire an understanding of:
The cross-disciplinary foundations for intercultural studies
The application of intercultural understanding in communication
Implications in cultural aspects of teaching and learning

Content

Fundamental concepts for intercultural studies
Cultural aspects affecting communication including the use of slang, colloqualisms and metaphores
Discourse analysis
Research of intercultural communication through English
Integrating language and culture in ESL programs
Classroom interaction in a multi-cultural setting

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Modes of Delivery

External Mode
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Article review: Select five articles that reflect the idiosyncratic nature of the English language. This should include elements such as slang, colloqualisms and metaphores. Analyse the language used and suggest ways in which these elements could be considered in teaching and learning. Length 2,000 words;Weighting 40%; Due Week 6.
Essays / Written Assignments	Program design in intercultural communication for ESL teaching: Design a unit of work for at least five lessons that teaches non-English background students to understand the target culture by selecting materials through media from English speaking countries. Length 3,000 words; Weighting 60%; Due Week 12.

Contact Hours