Module Details

Module Code: SPOR H7014
Full Title: Intercultural Competence
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Mairead McKiernan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module develops students awareness, knowledge and skills in intercultural communications helping them become more interculturally competent in an increasingly multicultural environment
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Explain the nature and role of culture and perception in communications
MLO2 Describe and explain the pervasive and hidden influence of culture on behaviour and attitudes
MLO3 Demonstrate awareness, knowledge and skills in intercultural understanding
MLO4 Illustrate the relevance of intercultural competence in today's world
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Perceptual Worlds
Process and principles, social perception and perceptual errors
Culture and Socialisation
The components of culture, the socialisation process
Building Intercultural Understanding
Cross cultural communication, culture shock
Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to defamiliarise the familiar, to separate observation and interpretation
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

No Course Work
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
group presentation
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Examination

Part-time

No Course Work
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
group presentation
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Examination
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Chaney, L. & Martin, J.. (2014), Intercultural Business Communication, 6th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292039663].
  • Cushner, Kenneth & Breslin, Richard W. (1996), Intercultural Interactions: A practical guide, 2nd. Sage Publications, [ISBN: 0803959907].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, www.geert-hofstede.com,
    http://www.geert-hofstede.com
  • DVD, (2009), Welcome.
  • DVD, (2009), Invictus.
  • Website, Future Learn. (2019), Improve your Intercultural Competence.
  • Website, Future Learn. (2019), Develop your Intercultural Intelligence.