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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Intercultural Business Communication
Module Code	LC407
School	SALIS
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Module Teacher	Helen Harnett
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To develop a stronger understanding of the reality of doing business across cultures / within a multicultural society. To introduce some fundamental concepts of intercultural business communication. To equip students for both the home and the foreign business environment, through heightening their awareness of intercultural issues in business.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the reality of doing business across cultures / within a multicultural society.
2. Identify fundamental concepts of intercultural business communication.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of intercultural issues in business.
4. Apply practical communicative skills and strategies for negotiating / managing in an intercultural business environment.
5. Use the appropriate language, register, non-verbal behaviour and approach to interpersonal communication in the specific cultures they are specialising in.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Contact hours
Independent learning time	101	Includes both individual learning and group work
Total Workload: 125

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

Ireland's changing business climate will be closely examined as a starting point for raising awareness of the intercultural marketplace..
Business mindsets in various cultures will be examined and compared..

Case studies will be used to help students develop an understanding of potential opportunities but also conflicts in a multicultural environment..
lectures, Discussions, Class presentations, Experiential learning activities.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	n/a	100%	n/a

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

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

ALIS

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

ALISI

BA in Applied Languages & Intercultural

ALIST

BA in Applied Language and Intercultural

BSSA