James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

FS0305 - Intercultural Communications

Subject Description

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

• identify how different aspects of culture influence communication, behaviour, and social structures
• demonstrate understanding and application of the communication skills required for success in a cross-cultural academic context
• discuss the impacts of key historical and socio-political events on Australian society
• analyse how culture influences societal responses to specific challenges at local, national and international levels

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > Presentations - (40%)
• E-Poster - (40%)
• Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (20%)

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Nil

Availabilities