CJVAIK Intercultural Communication in English

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 10:00–11:40 L41
Prerequisites
English at B1 level according to CEFR is expected.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the basic concepts of intercultural communication to the students, which should open them new perspectives of using English in the global context. The culture is not seen only as in sense of nations, but also in the sense of religion, generation, gender etc. The students will consciously take a critical view of the presentation of cultures in media and of functioning of a homogenous / heterogenous society. The course will also give them an insight into relationships between cultures through experiential learning and project work.
Learning outcomes
Students will understand the concept of culture on several layers. They will be given tools, theory and practical tasks that will enable them to view other cultures from different perspectives. Extra added value of the course will be acquiring basic videoconference communication skills.
Syllabus
  • culture and cultures
  • homogenity vs.diversity
  • cultural onion
  • language
  • body language
  • dimensions
  • subcultures
  • global vs. local
Teaching methods
readings, minipresentations, videoconferences, case studies, discussions, videos
Assessment methods
attendance, active participation, project presented in the seminar
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: pouze v jarním semestru.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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