Intercultural communication WSR-NR-1-IC
The main topics:
1. culture and its functions
2. assimilation, integration, marginalization, separation
3. cultural shock and adjustment
4. cultural differences
5. stereotypes and prejudices
6. intercultural competence
7. Polish culture
8. intercultural quidance and family support
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Subject level
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Term 2020/21_Z: optional with unlimited choices | Term 2019/20_Z: optional with unlimited choices | Term 2024/25_Z: obligatory |
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Teaching methods: PowerPoint presentation, text analysis with discussion, discussion, workshop activities, E-learning
Pass conditions: presentation, class attendance, active participation, preparation for classes, timely completion of tasks on the E-learning platform
Bibliography
Baldwin, J. R., Lindsley, S. L. (1994). Conceptualizations of culture. Tempe: Urban Studies Center, Arizona State University.
Gudykunst, W. B. (2003). Cross-cultural and intercultural communication. Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage.
Gudykunst, W. B. (ed.) (2003). Bridging Differences. Effective Intergroup Communication. Thousand Oaks: CA: Sage.
Hofstede, G. (1991).Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind. London: McGraw-Hill.
Kim, Y. Y. (2001). Becoming intercultural: An integrative theory of communication and cross-cultural adaptation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Landers, M. (2016). Culture Crossing: Discover the Key to Making Successful Connections in the New Global Era. Oakland: Berrett-Koehler.
Lustig, M. W., Koester, J. (2010). Intercultural competence: interpersonal communication across cultures. Boston: Pearson.
Martinelli, S.,Gillert, A., Taylor, M. (2003). Intercultural Learning T-kit. Council of Europe.
Stankiewicz K., Żurek A. (2012). Interculturality on the border of disciplines. „Glottodidactica”. No. 1, Vol. 39.
Stankiewicz, K. (2011). The Perception of Poland and Poles in the Eyes of foreign Students. „Kultura i Edukacja”, No. 6.
Stankiewicz, K., Żurek, A. (2009). Polish Language Course as a Place to Meet Different Cultures: Integration of Language Skills Development with Intercultural Learning. In: Czerka, E., Mechlińska-Pauli, M. (ed.). Teaching and Learning in Different Cultures. An Adult Education Perspective, Gdańsk: Wydawnictwo GWSH 2009.
Triandis, H. C. (1994). Culture and social behavior. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Wiseman R. L. (ed.) (1995). Intercultural Communication Theory. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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