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| Code | INGZ214 |
| Name | Intercultural Literacy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM CAN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of this course is to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand and navigate the complexities of intercultural communication. By exploring various cultural contexts and communication strategies, students will learn to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, enhancing their ability to function as competent communicators in a globalized world. This course aims to foster critical thinking and adaptability, preparing students to address and manage intercultural challenges professionally and ethically.
Course Content
This course examines the principles and practices of effective communication across different cultures, focusing on the role of language in cultural identity, perception, and interaction. It addresses theories of intercultural communication, cultural stereotypes, and the challenges and strategies of overcoming cultural barriers.
Course Precondition
NA
Resources
Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach" by James W. Neuliep
Notes
course notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Develop a deep understanding of the dynamics of intercultural communication. |
| LO02 | Apply theoretical knowledge to analyze and solve real-world intercultural conflicts. |
| LO03 | Enhance intercultural communication skills to effectively engage in a globalized world. |
| LO04 | Develop an understanding of how cultural contexts influence communication styles and effectiveness. |
| LO05 | Critically analyze intercultural incidents to gain insights into underlying cultural dynamics. |
| LO06 | Apply theoretical models of intercultural communication to develop practical solutions for intercultural challenges. |
| LO07 | Enhance empathy and ethical considerations in intercultural settings. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | 4 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the ways to access information effectively | 5 |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use language learning strategies effectively | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Intercultural Communication | examine syllabus | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Cultural Identities and Language | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Theories of Intercultural Communication | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 4 | Cultural Stereotypes and Prejudices | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Language and Intercultural Competence | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Non-verbal Communication in Different Cultures | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Barriers to Intercultural Communication | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | preparing assignment | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Case Studies in Intercultural Communication | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 10 | Cultural Adaptation and Integration | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | The Role of English as a Global Language | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Ethical Issues in Intercultural Communication | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Critical Incidents in Intercultural Communication | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Tartışma |
| 14 | Future Directions in Intercultural Studies | research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 15 | review | reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | preparing assignment | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | preparing assignment | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||