Кто читает:: Департамент иностранных языков

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 1-й курс, 2, 3 модуль

Преподаватели

Никитина Наталья Александровна

Урсул Наталья Валерьевна

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Abstract

This course introduces students to the key concepts related to languages, cultures and intercultural communication, which are fundamental to language learning and teaching. It will focus on the social and cultural contexts of languages and how language reflects culture and society, and what this means for communication and language teaching. In the part that focuses on intercultural communication, the students will build cultural awareness and will learn how to communicate effectively with members of other cultures, including business settings, and how best to approach and deal with intercultural problems and challenges. The course will also focus on such topics as the theory of linguistic relativity, language varieties, English accents and dialects, endangered languages, language policy and language and power. In addition, this course will review basic linguistic concepts related to language teaching.

Learning Objectives

Provide students with a systematic understanding of key concepts related to language, culture, and intercultural communication as foundational elements of language learning and teaching.
Develop students’ cultural awareness through the analysis of language in its social, cultural, and professional contexts.
Equip students with intercultural communication strategies for effective interaction in academic, professional, business, and digital environments.
Develop students’ ability to analyse language and communication practices with attention to linguistic variation, meaning-making, persuasion, visual representation, and sociocultural factors.
Foster students’ intercultural and cultural intelligence competences relevant to education, management, media, tourism, and other professional domains.
Support the development of students’ academic communication skills, with particular emphasis on oral academic presentations in English.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and theoretical models related to language, culture, and intercultural communication.
Analyse language and communication practices in relation to social, cultural, and professional contexts.
Apply intercultural communication strategies and cultural intelligence models in academic, professional, and business interactions.
Identify and critically evaluate linguistic, cultural, visual, and digital factors influencing effective communication across cultures.
Demonstrate intercultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with representatives of different cultural backgrounds.
Produce structured and effective oral academic presentations in English, appropriate to intercultural and professional contexts.

Course Contents

1. Language, Society, and Culture
2. Сulture and Cultural Diversity
3. Communication Styles in Intercultural Communication
4. Noise/Interference in Communication Processes
5. Approaches to Cultural Studies. Intercultural Business Communication
6. Contemporary Models of Intercultural Communication
7. Visual Culture in Intercultural Communication
8. Sociolinguistics. Words and Culture Stereotypes
9. Regional and Social Variation in Language
10. Professional and Business Etiquette in Intercultural Contexts
11. Protocol and Etiquette in Intercultural and Diplomatic Communication
12. Сultural Intelligence across Professional Domains
13. Digital Intercultural Communication and Artificial Intelligence
14. Project Presentation
15. Module revision and testing

Assessment Elements

Classroom participation
Students are expected to attend all lectures and seminars, complete assigned readings and tasks, and actively participate in class discussions. Preparation for classes includes reading theoretical texts, case studies, or practical materials related to intercultural communication. During seminars, students are expected to contribute by asking and answering questions, analysing examples, and engaging in discussions relevant to the topics covered.
Test
In two lectures or seminars, students are given a test based on lectures by the course instructor and/or the seminars. The number and form of questions may vary within the same test and from test to test: open-ended, multiple-choice, matching, etc. The test may be conducted at no advance notice. There are 2 tests per module. The tests can be retaken with the consent of the course instructor if a student has a valid reason for missing the test. Otherwise, the result for the missed test is marked 0 (zero). The mark for this course component is the mean of the marks for all the tests offered throughout the module.
Online game
This is an online business simulation game. Aim of the game: to devise a successful marketing campaign by adjusting it to the cultural norms of the selected country in order to sell one of the company’s products. There are 3 stages that involve a number of tasks: CV application and interview, teamwork on a marketing campaign for a selected country and team’s presentation of their final project. Sample task: Assessment Criteria: The students will receive from one point for each correct answer (100 points maximum). They will receive a grade according to the assessment scale below:
Exam (Project Presentation)
Devise a successful marketing campaign for an English-speaking country by adjusting it to cultural norms. Prepare a powerpoint presentation, in which you will propose your compaign. Group presentation: 4-5 students. Time: 4-5 minutes (6-8 slides)

Interim Assessment

2025/2026 4th module
0.4 * Classroom participation + 0.2 * Exam (Project Presentation) + 0.2 * Online game + 0.2 * Test

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Novinger, T. (2001). Intercultural Communication : A Practical Guide: Vol. 1st ed. University of Texas Press.
Randy Charles. (2018). Communication Skills. National Highlights Inc.
Волкова, Е. В. Intercultural Communication. Practicum : учебное пособие / Е. В. Волкова. — Санкт-Петербург : СПбГУП, 2018. — 216 с. — ISBN 978-5-7621-0946-8. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/215450 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Agarwal, O. P. (2010). Effective Communication: Vol. Rev. ed. Himalaya Publishing House.
Holliday, A., Kullman, J., & Hyde, M. (2010). Intercultural Communication : An Advanced Resource Book for Students (Vol. 2nd ed). London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=476453
Климова И.И., Козловцева Н.А., Дронова С.Ю. и др. - Intercultural Communication in a Multipolar World - 978-5-16-019808-8 - НИЦ ИНФРА-М - 2024 - https://znanium.ru/catalog/product/2181000 - 2181000 - ZNANIUM

Authors

Ursul Natalia Valerevna
Diugaeva Irina Dmitrievna

Бакалаврская программа «Тексты, языки и цифровые инструменты»

Контакты

Intercultural Communication in the Modern World