UNI440 Cross-cultural communicationIstanbul Galata UniversityDegree Programs Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: UNI440
Ders İsmi: Cross-cultural communication
Ders Yarıyılı: Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: TR
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Üniversite Seçmeli
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Şahver Ömeraki Çekirdekçi
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Şahver Ömeraki Çekirdekçi
Prof. Dr. EBRU NERGİZ
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: This course introduces students to theories and practices of intercultural communication. Drawing on interpersonal, social, and cultural perspectives, it emphasizes the development of intercultural competence necessary for effective communication across diverse contexts.

Quality Education (SDG 4), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16)
Course Content: Intercultural communication, communication styles, verbal and nonverbal communication, barriers to intercultural communication, intercultural relationships, international context.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explains key theories of intercultural communication
2) Recognizes cultural patterns that influence communication styles.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Analyzes barriers to effective intercultural communication.
2) Applies intercultural communication concepts to real-world situations.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Develops strategies to enhance intercultural competence.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: The Importance of Intercultural Communication (O1) Chapter 1
2) The Role of Culture in Interpersonal Communication (O1, O2) Chapter 2
3) Cultural Patterns: Frameworks for Understanding (O2) Chapter 3
4) Barriers to Intercultural Communication (O3) Chapter 4
5) Cultural Identity and Intercultural Communication (O2, O4) Chapter 5
6) Verbal Intercultural Communication (O2, O4) Chapter 6
7) Nonverbal Intercultural Communication (O2, O4) Chapter 7
8) Midterm Exam
9) The Role of Context in Intercultural Communication (O1, O4) Chapter 8
10) Intercultural Relationships (O4) Chapter 9
11) Intercultural Conflict (O3, O4) Chapter 10
12) Adapting to Intercultural Transitions (O4, O5) Chapter 11
13) Developing Intercultural Competence I (O5) Chapter 12
14) Developing Intercultural Competence II (O5) Chapter 12

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Lustig, M. W., Koester, J., & Halualani, R. (2022). Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (8th ed.). Pearson.
References: Lustig, M. W., Koester, J., & Halualani, R. (2022). Intercultural Competence: Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures (8th ed.). Pearson.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) To have knowledge and understanding of the necessary intellectual, scientific, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural infrastructure in the field.
2) Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
3) Ability to create design problems, evaluate and manage the design process.
4) Ability to create design problems, evaluate and manage the design process.
5) Comparing national and international architectural approaches and examples.
6) To be able to consider the factors of accessibility, safety, environmental conditions and sustainability in design.
7) To be able to consider the factors of accessibility, safety, environmental conditions and sustainability in design.
8) Ability to think and express in two and three dimensions.
9) Competence in building sciences and technologies, using technical knowledge in the field of design.
10) To be able to use function-form-color-light-material factors in interior design.
11) To be able to have knowledge and awareness about current local, regional, national and global general and professional issues.
12) To be competent in historical environment protection and restoration.
13) Adapting human-furniture-space-environment relations to design.
14) To be able to create a unique design language with the theoretical, technical and aesthetic knowledge gained.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have knowledge and understanding of the necessary intellectual, scientific, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural infrastructure in the field.
2) Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
3) Ability to create design problems, evaluate and manage the design process.
4) Ability to create design problems, evaluate and manage the design process.
5) Comparing national and international architectural approaches and examples.
6) To be able to consider the factors of accessibility, safety, environmental conditions and sustainability in design.
7) To be able to consider the factors of accessibility, safety, environmental conditions and sustainability in design.
8) Ability to think and express in two and three dimensions.
9) Competence in building sciences and technologies, using technical knowledge in the field of design.
10) To be able to use function-form-color-light-material factors in interior design.
11) To be able to have knowledge and awareness about current local, regional, national and global general and professional issues.
12) To be competent in historical environment protection and restoration.
13) Adapting human-furniture-space-environment relations to design.
14) To be able to create a unique design language with the theoretical, technical and aesthetic knowledge gained.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Grup Projesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Project 1 30 30
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 116