'Competent cross-cultural communicators'

1. Introduction to International Studies

• What does culture mean?

• How do we talk about human difference around the world?

• What attitude is expected in this course?

• What two cultures will I aim to develop expertise in?

2. Assignment 1 Introduction

• What would a sample assignment look like?

• What are the important things to know for this research task?

• Where do I find my information?

3. Critical media literacy & research skills

• How do I choose my two sources?

• How do I critically think about information I get online?

• What's the proper way to evaluate a source?

• How will my source evaluation be marked?

4. Culture & diversity

• How are cultures diverse?

• Do cultures stay the same?

• What concepts can we use to explain cultural diversity?

5. Culture, stereotypes & the media

• What is the world's image of Australian culture?

• How is this image shaped and changed?

• How have our own views of culture been shaped by the media? 

6. Cultural characteristics - Lesson 1

• What characteristics could we use to understand culture?

• Communication: Direct/indirect communication, verbal & non-verbal communication, humour, emotional expression, power distance & formality, attitudes to time, individualism and collectivism

7. Cultural characteristics - Lesson 2

• What characteristics could we use to understand culture?

• Communication: Direct/indirect communication, verbal & non-verbal communication, humour, emotional expression, power distance & formality, attitudes to time, individualism and collectivism

8. What's normal? Manners, taboos & norms

• Is your idea of normal the same across the globe?

• Could what someone calls respect, be someone else's rude?

• Can we adapt how we behave and speak to communicate successfuly with others?

9. Task 1 preparation

• Time to apply your knowledge to research and create your own presentation!

• A final overview of how to make the most effective cross-cultural communication guide.

10. Task 1 presentation

• Time to present! Good luck! You've got this!