Overview
This course is
intended to expose students to a wide range of terminology of intercultural
communication. Mainly, the course focuses on the socioculture of the English
speaking world as a foreign culture. The course also focuses on the differences
between Arab culture and the foreign. It aims to train students on how to
appreciate , understand and tolerate differences between the two cultures on
focus.
Intended learning outcomes
1- Students will be introduced to a wide range of terms for intercultural dialogue.
2- Exposing students to the social culture of English society as a foreign culture and explaining to them how to manage the differences between different cultures.
3- Introducing the similarities and differences between the British and local systems of government.
4- Introducing the influence of the prevailing local culture on the individual's thoughts and the stereotypes of the societies.
5- The role of translation in building bridges of communication between cultures.
Teaching and learning methods
• Lecture, explanation, and examples in the class.
• Provide more explanations and examples by urging the students to watch YouTube and urging them to read the texts available online, and I share with them the videos on the Facebook group.
• Training method by writing in the classroom and outside the classroom.• Involving the student in projects that urge him to work individually and in groups.
Methods of assessments
Written test {closed book} 90% & Oral test 10%
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Reading / References / Notes
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Week
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Content :Topics (subject matter)for each week |
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1
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Culture and what are its components? |
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The textbook selected for this course
is titled:
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2
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Intercultural communication? |
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3
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Introduction to the political systems in the United Kingdom and Libya |
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Topics on Cross-cultural
communication: English VS Arabic sociocultures
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4
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An introduction to the legal systems of Libya and the United Kingdom |
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5
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An introduction to the economic systems of Libya and the United Kingdom |
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Assembled by:
Dr. Khalifa Al-Asswad
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6
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middle-term exam |
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7
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middle-term exam |
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8
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Introduction to the culture of cuisine and food in the Arab and Western society |
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9
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Introduction to comparative studies across different cultures |
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10
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An introduction to family life in Libya and the United Kingdom |
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11
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Introduction to the media systems of Libya and the United Kingdom |
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12
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Basic sources and references for the course
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Topics on Cross-cultural communication:
English VS Arabic sociocultures
Assembled by:
Dr. Khalifa Al-Asswad
