Information Package / Course Catalogue
Intercultural Communication
Course Code: İLT321
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to give information about intercultural communication theories to students. To be sensitive to cultural differences, to gain an intercultural perspective that they will also consider in their daily life, to show how intercultural communication situations can be resolved are the other objectives of the course.

Course Content

This course will deal with topics such as Culture, the history of intercultural communication studies, intercultural communication theories, culture effect on the communication process, communication competence.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the dynamic relationship between language, culture, and communication, and theoretically distinguishes their similarities and differences in intra-cultural and intercultural contexts.
2.Identifies and analytically examines the barriers and conflicts encountered in intercultural communication processes, and develops constructive solutions to address these challenges.
3.Critically recognizes both the communication patterns specific to one's own culture and the cultural prejudices and stereotypes developed toward other cultures.
4.Demonstrates the ability to conduct independent research using qualitative or quantitative methods to investigate the communication characteristics and behavioral codes of different cultures.
5.Acquires applied intercultural communication competence by demonstrating empathy, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity when interacting with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kartarı, A. (2001). Farklılıklarla yaşamak: Kültürlerarası iletişim. Ürün Yayınları.
2.Tutal Cheviron, N. (2006). Küreselleşme, iletişim, kültürlerarasılık. Kırmızı Yayınları.
3.Oksaar, E. (2007). Kültürlerarası iletişim bağlamında kültür kuramı. Çizgi Kitabevi.
4.Selçuk, A. (2005). Dil-kültür bağlamında kültürlerarası iletişim. Çizgi Kitabevi.
5.Smith, P. (2008). Kültürel kuram. Babil Yayıncılık.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Culture, communication, cultural differences-II
Week 2 - Theoretical
Culture, communication, cultural differences-I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Culture, communication, cultural differences-II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Intercultural communication theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Intercultural communication theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cultural differences in communication
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cultural identity and intercultural contact
Week 8 - Theoretical
Cultural prejudices
Week 9 - Theoretical
Intercultural verbal communication
Week 10 - Theoretical
Concepts of identity and conflict within cultural difference
Week 11 - Theoretical
Concepts of identity and conflict within cultural difference
Week 12 - Theoretical
Intercultural ethics in interpersonal relationships
Week 13 - Theoretical
Cultural influences on aggression, help and compliance
Week 14 - Theoretical
Differences and intercultural relations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures5%5
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Reading51110
Quiz1000
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026