LING2501
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
In a world where networks are increasingly international and global, communication between speakers from different cultural backgrounds is becoming politically, economically and socially essential. Because cultural values expressed through language often do not "translate" accurately, miscommunication may arise from a lack of awareness of cultural and linguistic differences. This course explores some of the ways in which languages embody cultural differences in word meanings, in sentence structures, and in norms of interaction.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate awareness of ways in which cultural diversity is encoded in language;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between linguistic communication and cultural contexts;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of underlying causes of problems in cross-cultural communication;
4. Demonstrate knowledge of different approaches to the study of cross-cultural interaction.
5. Apply your knowledge of the research process to contribute to a research project
Content
The course explores ways in which language embodies cultural differences, and investigates problems and principles in the study of cross-cultural communication. Topics to be discussed will include:
- words, meanings and cultural values - how vocabulary can give insight into a culture;
- linguistic and cultural metaphors;
- norms of conversational interaction - cross-cultural comparisons;
- problems in describing cultural values - "indirectness", "restraint", "politeness".
Requisite
This course replaces LING3003. If you have successfully completed LING3003 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
nil
Assessment items
Written Assignment: 6 x short essays after each guest lec
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
Participation: Research Participation
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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