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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Introduction to Intercultural Studies
Module Code LC113A
School SALIS
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NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The module offers an overall introduction to the field of Intercultural Studies and its relevance to the contemporary world.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the issues in contemporary society which are addressed by Intercultural Studies
2. Compare and analyse topical issues in intercultural situations
3. Express his/her own position on intercultural issues which are subject to debate



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture2No Description
Directed learning4Reading and library study
Total Workload: 6

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
contexts of interculturalism.
the social and economic trends in the contemporary world which make intercultural contact such an important phenomenon: globalisation, mobility and migration.

topics and analytical tools.
Values, identity and hybridity, the implications of nationalism, multiculturalism as a policy response to ethnic and cultural diversity, and intercultural communication, adaptation and training..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Milton J. Bennett, J., ed.: 1998, Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication, Intercultural press Yarmouth, Maine,
  • NBhikhu Parekh: 2006, Rethinking Multiculturalism. Cultural Diversity and Political Theory, Palgrave Macmillan, New York,
  • Larry A. Samovar and Richard E. Porter: 1997, Intercultural Communication: A reader, Wadsworth Belmont,
Other Resources
None
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HMSAStudy Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for LC113A
Date of Last Revision19-JAN-11
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