Managing Effective Intercultural Communication and Perspectives (D/617/5000) Managing Effective Intercultural Communication And Perspectives Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership (603/4248/1) Unit Reference Code D/617/5000 Unit Name Managing Effective Intercultural Communication and Perspectives Credit 20 GLH 100 TQT 200 Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the importance of managing intercultural communication and perspectives that help to determine educational policy applicable to national and international contexts.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – The learner will: Assessment Criteria – The learner can:
- Understand the issues and theoretical constructs surrounding intercultural communication and perspectives. 1.1 Explore how an increasingly globalised and connected world necessitates dynamic communication skills. 1.2 Assess how intercultural communication has become established as an important aspect of applied linguistics.
1.3 Critically evaluate the implications this growth has for educators.
- Understand how dimensions of culture can be barriers to effective communication. 2.1 Analyse the influences of culture on communication and perspectives. 2.2 Explain how barriers of stereotyping and ethnocentrism impede effective intercultural communication and perspectives.
2.3 Compare and contrast communication barriers between two national contexts.
2.4 Evaluate the cultural and social impact of barriers to communication in one national context.
- Understand how to lead interaction in diverse cultural settings within academic contexts. 3.1 Define intercultural competence. 3.2 Self-assess own levels of ethnocentrism.
3.3 Examine own cultural assumptions and biases.
3.4 Summarise practical strategies to enhance own and others’ intercultural competence.
3.5 Explore how to utilise positive aspects of own cultural assumptions and biases to lead positive intercultural communication.
- Understand the management of intercultural communication in education.
4.1 Explore the notion of ‘culture shock’ in relation to managing intercultural communication in education. 4.2 Examine what is acceptable behaviour and appropriate discourse within educational settings.
4.3 Analyse how to manage the challenges associated with adopting unfamiliar communication focussed pedagogies in relation to learning.
4.4 Evaluate strategies for managing the disorientation and stress that can arise from unfamiliarity.
Assessment To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment criteria to be covered Type of assessment Word count (approx. length of coursework) All 1 to 2 All under LO 1 to 2 Research and analysis report 1500 words