To improve students' knowledge in communicating people from different countries and cultures and to become familiar with fundamental theories in the field.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction: Culture and Intercultural Communication ,Definitions of Culture and Significance of Intercultural Communication ,The Elements of Culture and Cultural Differences ,Cultural Patterns and Taxonomies ,Multiculturalism and Intercultural Communication ,Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication ,Barriers to Intercultural Communication ,Popular Culture ,Cultural Space ,Identity ,Language and Intercultural Communication ,Language and Intercultural Communication ,Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines ,Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will gain cultural self-awareness and other culture awareness.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
1.1. Will be able to learn communication processes differ among cultures
10, 14, 16, 19, 5, 9
A
1.2. Will improve their skills in communicating with people from different cultures.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
1.3. Will explore challenges arising from differences in communication between cultural groups.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
2. Will be able to overcome stereotypes.
10, 16, 9
A
2.1. By recognizing and overcoming stereotypes, will become more open-minded communicators.
10, 16, 9
2.2. By shedding prejudices in intercultural relationships, will be able to communicate more effectively.
10, 16, 9
3. Will recognize the indicators of culture shock.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
A
3.1. By understanding the values, norms, and beliefs of different cultures, will be able to recognize cultural differences.
10, 16, 9
3.2. Will be able to consider cultural differences in intercultural communication in order to communicate effectively.
10, 16, 9
4. Will be able to overcome communication barriers.
10, 16, 9
A
4.1. By gaining the skill to overcome cultural and language barriers, will be able to overcome communication difficulties.
10, 16, 9
4.2. By developing problem-solving abilities, will be more effective in intercultural communication.
10, 16, 9
5. Will be able to develop intercultural interaction skills.
10, 16, 9
A
5.1. By enhancing intercultural interaction skills, will be able to increase their understanding and collaboration abilities.
10, 16, 9
5.2. By showing respect for different cultures and using adaptation skills, will succeed in intercultural relationships.
Introduction: Culture and Intercultural Communication
2
Definitions of Culture and Significance of Intercultural Communication
3
The Elements of Culture and Cultural Differences
4
Cultural Patterns and Taxonomies
5
Multiculturalism and Intercultural Communication
6
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
7
Barriers to Intercultural Communication
8
Popular Culture
9
Cultural Space
10
Identity
11
Language and Intercultural Communication
12
Language and Intercultural Communication
13
Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines
14
Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines
Resources
- Lustig, M. W., & Koester, J. (1998). Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (3rd ed.). Longman; - Triandis, H. C. (1994). Culture and Social Behavior. McGraw-Hill; Martin, J. N., & Nakayama, T. K. (2010). - Intercultural Communication in Contexts. McGraw-Hill. ; - Kartarı, A. (2001). Farklılıklarla Yaşamak. Ürün Yayınları; - Kartarı, A., (2014). Kültür, Farklılık ve İletişim. İletişim Yayınları.
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
X
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
X
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
X
4
Has theoretical and theoretical knowledge about Turkish language structure and theories.
X
5
Has theoretical knowledge about the differences between Turkish and English language structures.
X
6
Has the ability to translate literary works, texts in various fields and genres, scientific articles, newspapers and magazines, political, legal, economic, technical and other types of works.
7
To be able to translate the texts he/she encounters within the integrity of meaning and accuracy of expression, using the correct concepts and terms.
8
Will be able to check the translations in terms of accuracy and appropriateness.
9
To be able to use the opportunities offered by information technologies used in the field of translation in order to work more effectively.
10
Can open his/her own translation office and finalize the incoming translations in the best way possible by project planning and organizing his/her team members.
11
They can work as translators and translation editors in organizations such as newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
X
12
Critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of translation.
13
Improves his/her knowledge of English by reading continuously and increases his/her terminology vocabulary.
14
Use their communication skills in front of crowds of people in consecutive interpreting to do their job in the best and most effective way.
15
They help those who want to learn about translation with advice and suggestions in every environment.
16
Can use the software and hardware developed by information technologies specific to this field and to help those who want to learn.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
5
70
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
0
0
0
General Exam
16
1
16
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
128
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(128/30)
4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
ATE2110996
Fall Semester
3+0
3
4
Course Program
Perşembe 14:30-15:15
Perşembe 15:30-16:15
Perşembe 16:30-17:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Celal SARIOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Rüçhan Çiğdem AKANYILDIZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
To improve students' knowledge in communicating people from different countries and cultures and to become familiar with fundamental theories in the field.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction: Culture and Intercultural Communication ,Definitions of Culture and Significance of Intercultural Communication ,The Elements of Culture and Cultural Differences ,Cultural Patterns and Taxonomies ,Multiculturalism and Intercultural Communication ,Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication ,Barriers to Intercultural Communication ,Popular Culture ,Cultural Space ,Identity ,Language and Intercultural Communication ,Language and Intercultural Communication ,Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines ,Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines .
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Will gain cultural self-awareness and other culture awareness.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
1.1. Will be able to learn communication processes differ among cultures
10, 14, 16, 19, 5, 9
A
1.2. Will improve their skills in communicating with people from different cultures.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
1.3. Will explore challenges arising from differences in communication between cultural groups.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
2. Will be able to overcome stereotypes.
10, 16, 9
A
2.1. By recognizing and overcoming stereotypes, will become more open-minded communicators.
10, 16, 9
2.2. By shedding prejudices in intercultural relationships, will be able to communicate more effectively.
10, 16, 9
3. Will recognize the indicators of culture shock.
10, 14, 16, 19, 9
A
3.1. By understanding the values, norms, and beliefs of different cultures, will be able to recognize cultural differences.
10, 16, 9
3.2. Will be able to consider cultural differences in intercultural communication in order to communicate effectively.
10, 16, 9
4. Will be able to overcome communication barriers.
10, 16, 9
A
4.1. By gaining the skill to overcome cultural and language barriers, will be able to overcome communication difficulties.
10, 16, 9
4.2. By developing problem-solving abilities, will be more effective in intercultural communication.
10, 16, 9
5. Will be able to develop intercultural interaction skills.
10, 16, 9
A
5.1. By enhancing intercultural interaction skills, will be able to increase their understanding and collaboration abilities.
10, 16, 9
5.2. By showing respect for different cultures and using adaptation skills, will succeed in intercultural relationships.
Introduction: Culture and Intercultural Communication
2
Definitions of Culture and Significance of Intercultural Communication
3
The Elements of Culture and Cultural Differences
4
Cultural Patterns and Taxonomies
5
Multiculturalism and Intercultural Communication
6
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
7
Barriers to Intercultural Communication
8
Popular Culture
9
Cultural Space
10
Identity
11
Language and Intercultural Communication
12
Language and Intercultural Communication
13
Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines
14
Intercultural Communication and Other Disciplines
Resources
- Lustig, M. W., & Koester, J. (1998). Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (3rd ed.). Longman; - Triandis, H. C. (1994). Culture and Social Behavior. McGraw-Hill; Martin, J. N., & Nakayama, T. K. (2010). - Intercultural Communication in Contexts. McGraw-Hill. ; - Kartarı, A. (2001). Farklılıklarla Yaşamak. Ürün Yayınları; - Kartarı, A., (2014). Kültür, Farklılık ve İletişim. İletişim Yayınları.
Has theoretical knowledge about translation studies.
X
2
Has knowledge about English language structure and theories.
X
3
Has theoretical knowledge about language and culture.
X
4
Has theoretical and theoretical knowledge about Turkish language structure and theories.
X
5
Has theoretical knowledge about the differences between Turkish and English language structures.
X
6
Has the ability to translate literary works, texts in various fields and genres, scientific articles, newspapers and magazines, political, legal, economic, technical and other types of works.
7
To be able to translate the texts he/she encounters within the integrity of meaning and accuracy of expression, using the correct concepts and terms.
8
Will be able to check the translations in terms of accuracy and appropriateness.
9
To be able to use the opportunities offered by information technologies used in the field of translation in order to work more effectively.
10
Can open his/her own translation office and finalize the incoming translations in the best way possible by project planning and organizing his/her team members.
11
They can work as translators and translation editors in organizations such as newspapers, magazines and publishing houses.
X
12
Critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of translation.
13
Improves his/her knowledge of English by reading continuously and increases his/her terminology vocabulary.
14
Use their communication skills in front of crowds of people in consecutive interpreting to do their job in the best and most effective way.
15
They help those who want to learn about translation with advice and suggestions in every environment.
16
Can use the software and hardware developed by information technologies specific to this field and to help those who want to learn.
