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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Theory & Practice in Intercultural Research
Module Code	LC541
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The main aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive overview ofthe development of the field of intercultural studies, exploring the different research interests and approaches of the various disciplines involved. It will examine and compare various theories/models of intercultural communication in terms of their applicability to analysing real-life situations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the different methodological approaches and theories /models used by various disciplines involved in the study of intercultural communication
2. Apply these as appropriate to their chosen field of research

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Independent learning time	226	No Description
Lecture	24	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

Cultural variability studies (Hofstede, Trompenaars, Hall).
In-group/Out-Group and Inter-Group Anxiety theories (Gudykunst, Tajfel & Turner).

Cross-cultural adaptation theories (Oberg, Adler, Bennett, Kim, Anderson).
Cultural marginality theories (Bennett, Simmel, Stonequist etc.).

Facework / Identity negotiation theory (Goffman, Ting-Toomey).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group assignment	Theory summary is pairs	20%	Week 7
Essay	Essay on a topic relevant to intercultural theory	35%	Sem 1 End
In Class Test	Examination of students' understanding of key concepts	40%	Week 12
Oral presentations	Brief presentation of essay topic	5%	Week 11

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

GDALIS

GDip in Applied Lang & Intercul Studies

HMSA

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

HMSAO

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

IFPIS