Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in Translation and Intercultural Communication - English

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, students should be able to
  • understand issues related to the transfer of messages between persons belonging to different language and/or culture communities
  • understand basic notions used in semiotics, communication theory and intercultural studies
  • understand the importance of cultural differences in translation
  • relate theory to written texts, oral communication, non-verbal communication and electronic media

Contents

Focus will be on
  • cross-cultural, intercultural and intracultural communication (verbal and non-verbal)
  • semiotics
  • cultural dimensions
  • causes of misunderstandings, techniques for avoiding misunderstandings
  • stereotypes
  • the translator’s/the interpreter’s role in intercultural communication

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching will be in the form of lectures and student work, independently and in groups. Workload: 135 hours.

Examination requirements

Two obligatory assignments must be submitted and passed. At least one assignment must be based on group work and presented in class.

Examinations

Two-day individual home exam. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to avalibility.

Admission for external candidates

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
OF-103 – Intercultural Communication. 5
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