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DM2600 Communication and Culture - Chinese Perspectives 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus DM2600 (Spring 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DM2600 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Aiming at practical as well as theoretical insights this course explores the relations between communication, culture and technology by examining intercultural communication from a contemporary Chinese perspective. Stress will be put on key features of Chinese verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as social and cultural factors influencing these, ranging from traditional value systems and patterns of interaction to new media technology trends and contextualised politics.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course you will have

  • deeper knowledge in different forms and genres for intercultural communication
  • deeper knowledge in communication, media technology and theories within this cross-disciplinary area
  • deeper knowledge in academic writing

in order to

  • be able to analyze and deal with intercultural communication situations.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

No information inserted

Literature

New literature every year, mostly consisting of handouts during the course

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • SEM1 - Seminars, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • INL1 - Assignment, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.

Other requirements for final grade

The examination consists of active participation in seminars, short reaction papers, and a final essay.

SEM1 3,5hp

INL1 4 hp

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CSC/Media Technology and Interaction Design

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle