Details for COM505 Intercultural Communication

Understand the dynamic and evolving nature of communication across cultures. Be equipped with frameworks and ideas that help you understand different social norms, cultural values and non-verbal communication. You will also learn ways to engage with differing perspectivesand worldviews. This is a valuable skill that can be applied to relationships and communication across cultures in every context.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: COM505
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Articulate ability to iteratively self-reflect on intercultural learnings.  
2. Apply theoretical concepts to practical contexts.
3. Develop an understanding of intercultural behaviour and underlying principles.
4. Articulate advanced learning of a select intercultural topic as it applies to self.  

Subject Content

1. Culture, communication, and intercultural communication 
2. Social cognition and communication 
3. Symbolic nature of communication 
4. Cultural transitions and adaptation 
5. The dark side of (cultural) differences 
6. Self and other in a diverse world 
7. Intercultural communication in context 
8. Intercultural communication competence 

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Self-reflection logs x 4 (750 words) 
• Minor essay (2000 words) 
• Role-play and debrief (7-10min) 
• Intercultural roadmap (1500 words) 

Prescribed Text

• Arasaratnam-Smith, L. A. and Smith, L. R. (2025). Communicating in intercultural spaces. Routledge. 

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