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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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ENGP9 Translators' Cultural Competencies 5 ECTS
Organised by
DP in English Language, Literature and Translation
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Keywords

Strategic themes: Internationalisation

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will be able to identify, describe, and analyse the cultural phenomena of North American and British cultures. In addition, they will have the ability to profoundly reflect on their own culture, identify the potential pitfalls in intercultural communication, and question and analyse cultural stereotypes.

Contents

The course unit consists of lectures on topics related to the culture and society of both North America and Britain. In addition, the course unit includes exercises where the student will analyse the features of British and American society and culture based on the information they have gained during the lectures.

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

Faculty of Communication Sciences
English Translation and Interpreting Study Path
2018–2019
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
ENGP9 Translators' Cultural Competencies
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Degree Programmes