Intercultural Pragmatics in English Course Overview
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Alicante
Location: Alicante, Spain
Primary Subject Area: English Language & Literature
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 60
DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the study of intercultural pragmatics, with special reference to communicative aspects stemming from cultural and linguistic transferences, taking place at the discursive-pragmatic level in intercultural communication, as well as communication barriers caused by the use of English as a Lingua Franca in professional contexts.
Course will consist of 60hrs of in class work and 90 hrs of independent work outside the classroom.