Course Description

This course focuses on gaining an understanding of the concepts associated with culture and communication. The course provides students the opportunity to develop intercultural awareness and patterns of perception and thinking to enable effective communication across cultural boundaries. Topics discussed include the effect of cultural differences on communication styles, personal identities, and various organizational contexts.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Program Objectives (PO)

PO-1
Being able to analyse cultural values, beliefs, perceptions, and communication styles that are important to build intercultural communication competence.
PO-2
Being able to produce reflective and analytical notes on intercultural communication issues on the basis of social experiments or observations.
PO-3
Being able to respond to texts on intercultural issues orally.
PO-4
Being able to advocate cultural diversity in various interactions that involve different cultures.
PO-5
Being able to acquire knowledge and skills to effectively engage in intercultural interactions.