BS3S94 - International Culture and Communications 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BS3S94
Module Title: International Culture and Communications
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Business Management
Faculty Sub Group: Business Management
Module Leader: Louise Hung
Module Team: Tammy Laugharne
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The module aims to provide the student with an in depth understanding and an ability to critically appraise the theoretical and practical aspects of culture and its effect on international marketing communications.

Content Summary

You can expect to cover the following topics as part of this module: 

  • Origins, Functions and Concepts of Culture 

  • Cultural Difference and Similarities 

  • Immigration and Acculturation 

  • Intercultural Communication and Negotiation 

  • Global Marketing Communication Strategy 

  • Paradoxes in Global Marketing Communications 

  • Non-Verbal Communication 

  • Culture and Consumer Behaviour 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 10
Practical classes and workshops 30
Independent Study 110
Directed Study 40
Formative Assessment - Independent 2
Groupwork 8
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Understand and apply key theoretical issues in relation to culture and communications.
LO2 Analyse and evaluate the effects of culture on international marketing communications.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 Students will make recommendations in relation to a live case study to demonstrate knowledge and application of key themes contained in the module. 0 4000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Case study 1

Reading List

Electronic reading list is available via Blackboard.