Intercultural Communication(COM 731)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 731 | Intercultural Communication | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Doctoral Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Nilgün TUTAL ntutal@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | The purpose of this course is to teach the theoretical debates about the other, otherness, new communication scheme, and new forms of intercultural communication from the past to the present. |
| Content |
Introduction to the concepts of culture, identity and intercultural communication The concepts and theories of Other and Otherness |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
Having the knowledge about the Other and Otherness Understanding the conflicts that reflects the current period due to various differences Understanding communicational problems caused by cultural differences and their possible solutions |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | The course consists of collective lectures and presentations by Phd students. They do apart readings and studies for midterms and final exams. |
| References |
1-François Hartog, Heredostos'un Aynası 2- Thery Hentsch Akdenizli Doğu'nun İnşası 3-Tzvetan Todorov La decouverte de l'amerique 4-Franz Fanon Siyah Deri Beyaz Maske 5- Julia Kristeva Korkunun Güçleri 6-Gieorgio Agamben Kutsal İnsan . 5- Eugene Enriquez (2004). Sürüden Devlete, İstanbul:Ayrıntı yay. 6- Julia Kristeva, (2004). Korkunun Güçleri, İstanbul:Ayrıntı.2004. 7- Mary Douglas (2007). Saflık ve Tehlike. Metis yayınları. 8- Judits Butler (2005). Kırılgan Hayat. Metis Yayınları. 9- Works of Tzvetan Todorov 10- Works of François Hartog 11- Works of Edward T. Hall |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | François Hartog Grec antic and alterity 1 |
| 2 | François Hartog Grec antic and alterity 2 |
| 3 | Thery Hentsch mediteranan and alterity 1 |
| 4 | Thery Hentsch mediteranan and alterity 2 |
| 5 | Tzvetan Todoro Discoverf of america 1 |
| 6 | Tzvetan Todoro Discoverf of america 2 |
| 7 | Franz Fanon and alterity 1 |
| 8 | Franz Fanon and alterity 2 |
| 9 | Julia Kristeva and alterity 1 |
| 10 | Julia Kristeva and alterity 2 |
| 11 | Giorgio Agamben and alterity 1 |
| 12 | Giorgio Agamben and alterity 2 |
| 13 | discuss |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|
Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 12 | 25 |
| Presentation | 12 | 25 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 2 | 100 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 12 | 25 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 38 | 175 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | After successfully completing the program, the student can understand the principles and development of scientific thought. | X | ||||
| 2 | After successfully completing the program, the student can examine and interpret existing theoretical approaches using correct references to produce new syntheses. | X | ||||
| 3 | After successfully completing the program, the student can consolidate his/her skills in his/her field of specialization with knowledge and skills related to the different functions (journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, radio, television, cinema, new media). | X | ||||
| 4 | After successfully completing the program, the student adheres to critical thinking, ethical values in the media and communication field, and to the principles of respect for all individuals and communities for the public good. | X | ||||
| 5 | After successfully completing the program, the student may integrate advanced and current theoretical and practical knowledge into his/her work related to his/her area of specialization. | X | ||||
| 6 | After successfully completing the program, the student can carry out original scientific research using different methodological approaches. | X | ||||
| 7 | After successfully completing the program, the student can employ advanced qualitative and quantitative methods of research. | X | ||||
| 8 | After successfully completing the program, the student can bring innovation to the scientific methods by developing new methods or applying known methods to new areas. | X | ||||
| 9 | After successfully completing the program, the student can present and publish his/her work on prestigious international platforms. | X | ||||
| 10 | After successfully completing the program, the student can collaborate on research and education with experts from different nationalities and scientific disciplines. | X | ||||
| 11 | After successfully completing the program, the student prioritizes scientific ethics in his/her work. | X | ||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Make-up | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||