Intercultural Communication

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Intercultural Communication

  • Host University

    Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

  • Location

    Barcelona, Spain

  • Area of Study

    Communication Studies, Intercultural Communications

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

    Hours & Credits

  • Contact Hours

    45
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    3
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    4
  • Overview

    OBJECTIVES

    The aim of this course is to help you develop skills and knowledge that will increase your understanding and awareness of the impact of our differences on the way we communicate and become more effective in handling these differences effectively in Barcelona as well as in other intercultural contexts. We will explore various topics in intercultural communication and will practice intercultural learning processes in the context of your experience abroad that you can apply when working across difference in a wide variety of contexts.

     

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    After completing this course, you will:

    • Develop a deeper understanding of the field of intercultural communication and intercultural concepts and theories.
    • Understand their relevance to your own experience in the host culture and when working across difference in a wide variety of contexts.
    • Increase your own cultural self-awareness.
    • Increase your ability to recognize and bridge cultural gaps when communicating across cultures.
    • Develop an intercultural competence that turns culture-specific and culture-general knowledge into practical tools to effectively communicate across differences.
    • Understand the impact of technology in intercultural communication and global relationships.

     

    REQUIREMENTS

    Fluent in English.

     

    CONTENTS

    What is culture?
    What is intercultural communication?
    Perception and culture. 
    Cultural Identity
    Introduction to Cultural Value Patterns.
    Cultural differences in verbal communication.
    Cultural differences in non-verbal communication.
    Cultural Stereotypes.
    Cultural Stereotypes and Communication.
    Local culture, values and communication patterns.
    Intercultural Competence.
    Conflict Resolution, Culture and Communication.
    Technology, social media and intercultural communication.
    Intercultural communication and competence once in home culture.

Course Disclaimer

Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.

Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.

Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations

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