LIN3160

International cultural interaction

(ART)

Dr Heather Bowe & Dr Joanne Winter

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Berwick

Synopsis: Basic concepts of intercultural communication; face and politeness in language; the relation between cultural values and discourse; cultural variation in speech acts, turn-taking rules and formulaic patterns; cultural differences in the organisation of discourse, including written discourse and meetings; intercultural encounters.

Assessment: Assignment (4000 words): 40% + One test (2 hours): 40% + One class paper: 20%