Theoretical section:
Culture as a context for communication.
Communication as a cultural element. Perception and communication.
The socio-relational context. Culture shock.
Verbal communication. Language, thought, culture; translation problems; discourse pattern; gender and communication.
Nonverbal communication. Proxemics; kinesics; paralanguage; haptics; clothing and physical appearance; olfactics.
Cultural patterns and communication foundations. Cultural values. Cultural models.
Intercultural competence in interpersonal relationships.
Intercultural communication in organizations.
Practical section:
Class and field activities, final research paper and oral presentation. Students will create a personal intercultural communication manual, built as a work in progress for lifelong learning.
30% class, midterm and field activities,
30% oral presentation and participation to class,
40% final research paper.
Hall E.T. (1959). The Silent Language, New York: Doubleday. Selected parts.
Hall, E. T. (1966). The Hidden Dimension, New York: Doubleday. Selected parts.
Hofstede G. (1991). Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind, New York: McGraw-Hill. Selected parts.
Jandt, F. (2010). An Introduction to Intercultural Communication, Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications (TEXTBOOK)
Tannen, D. (1990). You just don't understand, New York: Ballantine Books. Selected parts.
Additional readings available during the course.
