English for Intercultural Communication

Garant předmětu:

Lecturer:

Tutor:

Supervisor:

Institute of Language Studies

Synopsis:

Requirements:

active participation; a presentation on intercultural topic, portfolio completion, oral exam

In case of force majeure (a pandemic), the oral exam will be taken online via MS Teams

Syllabus of lectures:

What is culture and multiculturality; intercultural theories

. Understanding myself, my cultural values; creating personal portfolio

. Cultural and language context in communication

. International English as a lingua franca

. Cultural stereotypes

. Cultural patterns and strategies

. International team work, cultural dimensions

. International team work, miscommunication in communication

. Which language mistakes cause misunderstanding and how to avoid them

. Intercultural communicative competence - listening effectively

. Intercultural communicative competence - speaking clearly

. Intercultural communicative competence - cultural diversity

. Portfolio evaluation, self-reflection

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

By the end of the course, students will be able to

. explain basic terms and concepts of intercultural communication

. know the different components of intercultural communication

. define personal cultural values and attitudes

. express suitably their ideas and opinions

. realize and minimize language and cultural barriers

. give their English more accuracy in terms of grammar, lexis and functional language

. analyse and understand critical incidents from the intercultural communication perspective

Study materials:

Obligatory reading

Gibson R.: Intercultural Business Communication, OUP, ISBN 978-0-19-442180-5

Recommended reading:

Schmidt, P.: In Search of Intercultural Understanding, 2007, Vienna: Meridian World Press, ISBN:

Lewis, R.: When cultures collide, 2005, London: Nicholas Brealey Publishing, ISBN 978-1-90483802-9

Mackenzie, I:English for Business Communication, 1997, CUP

Jones, L.: Working In English, ISBN 9780521776844

Hancock, M.: English Pronunciation In Use, ISBN 9780521687522

Murphy, R.: English Grammar In Use, ISBN 9780521532891

English dictionary, Lingea Lexicon 5, ISBN 978-80-87062-52-4

Note:

Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• B-EK-prez.forma od 17/18 (compulsory elective course)
• B-EM-P prezenční studium od 19/20 (compulsory elective course)
• Economics and Management 2019/20 (compulsory elective course)
• B-EM-P prezenční studium od 20/21 (compulsory elective course)
• B-EM-P prezenční studium od 21/22 (compulsory elective course)