James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

FS0305 - Intercultural Communications

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
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Intercultural Communications is a core subject in the JCU Foundations program. The subject is structured into three units covering a range of different topics: Unit 1: Culture and Communication · What is culture? · Intercultural communications & cultural differences · Ethnocentrism & stereotyping Unit 2: Australian culture(s) · Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures · Colonisation & historical migration trends · Multiculturalism & contemporary Australia Unit 3: Local, National & Global Perspectives · Globalisation & modernisation · Environmental outlooks · Health & well-being The subject will be delivered via a blended learning mode, which means that we will be using both online and face-to-face teaching materials. This subject will be delivered via workshops, online readings and videos, in-class activities, and homework tasks. You will need to allocate at least 10 hours of time to this subject per week. These 10 hours will include the time spent completing preparation materials before class, the time spent completing homework tasks and assessments, and the 8 hours of face-to-face workshops. To succeed in this subject you will need to attend all scheduled classes, complete all online activities, and submit all assessment tasks.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 46
Census Date 21-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 72 hours - Formal classes: workshops and seminars (6 hours per week)
  • 36 hours - Supervised study and interactive consultation (3 hours per week)
    Assessment:quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (40%); e-poster (40%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Nil

    Townsville, , Study Period 47
    Census Date 25-Jul-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 72 hours - Formal classes: workshops and seminars (6 hours per week)
    • 36 hours - Supervised study and interactive consultation (3 hours per week)
      Assessment:quizzes or tests (20%); presentations (40%); e-poster (40%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Nil

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.