105年第2學期-0182 文討：語言與跨文化溝通 課程資訊

評分方式

評分項目	配分比例	說明
Attendance & participation	20
Interview report	40
A film analysis or cultural awareness project	40

教育目標

By the end of this course, students are expected to achieve the following objectives: 1.To gain a good understanding of the history of the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary filed of language and intercultural communication; 2.To develop a deep understanding of core issues related to language and the intercultural communication process that are linked to real-life examples from around the world; 3.To learn more about themselves including their values, beliefs, communication styles, attitudes toward different accents; 4.To challenge their own assumptions and preconceived notions about other worldviews and ways of being; 5.To develop an awareness of the cognitive, affective and behavioral dimensions of intercultural communicative competence and the qualities associated with global citizenship.The purpose of this course is to raise awareness of imperative of studying language and intercultural communication in today’s globalized, interconnected world. Course contents include the concept of culture and the process of language and cultural socialization, factors that can influence the communication process, roles of nonverbal communication in intercultural encounters, and identity in relation to language and intercultural communication. Issues such as ethnocentricism, stereotypes, discrimination, prejudice, and racism as well as their potential harmful impact will also be discussed.

課程概述

Throughout this course, the concept of culture and the process of language and cultural socialization will be examined. Factors that can influence the communication process (e.g. culture, context, power) and the vital roles of nonverbal communication in intercultural encounters (face-to-face or online) will be explored. Identity in relation to language and intercultural communication and identity biases (e.g. ethnocentricism, stereotypes, discrimination, prejudice, racism), their potential harmful impact and intercultural conflict and resolution to conflict will also be discussed. Students will engage, explore and dialogue with others as they develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be intercultural.

基本資料

選修課，學分數：0-2
上課時間：四/3,4[LAN013-1]
修課班級：外文系3,4
修課年級：年級以上
選課備註：1.12/23前交系內申請單2.學生畢業前須至少修兩門文討課程

參考書目

Jackson, J. (2014). Introducing language and intercultural communication: Routledge.