Explore how emotions are expressed across languages and cultures in this engaging 4-week course. Uncover untranslatable words, cultural nuances, and the role of gestures in communication.
Emotions Across Languages
Course Cost
The course costs $129 per participant
Duration
The course runs for 4 weeks with a weekly meeting of 1.5 hours
Start Date
The course starts on April, 16, 2025
Materials Provided
Pre-recorded video content, PDFs, slide decks, self-assessment tests, and interactive virtual meetings
About the Course
The course offers a deep exploration of how emotions are expressed and understood across different languages and cultures. This course is ideal for students, educators, linguists, and professionals interested in the intersection of language, emotion, and culture. By delving into the works of scholars like Wierzbicka and Pavlenko, participants will gain insights into the cultural nuances of emotional expression and how language shapes our emotional experiences.
Throughout the course, students will engage with key topics such as the cross-cultural variations in the expression of fear, anger, and love, and how gestures and body language play a role as another form of communication. Participants will also explore the concept of untranslatable words and how language choice and code-switching impact emotional expression.
Expressing Emotions Across Languages
Enhance your understanding of emotional expression in this 4-week course exploring language and culture. Discover untranslatable words, master cultural nuances, and transform your perspective on communication. Priced at $129 – Register now and deepen your connection to global emotions!
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to define how emotions are expressed differently across languages and cultures. Explain the role of cultural context in shaping emotional experiences. Describe the significance of untranslatable words and concepts in understanding emotions. Analyze the impact of language choice and code-switching on emotional expression.
Format:
- Synchronous + Asynchronous Learning: 10 hours of study time in total, including tests and case studies.
- Interactive Virtual Meetings: 4 virtual meetings of 1.5 hours each, featuring discussions and breakout sessions on emotional expression and cultural nuances in language.
- Pre-recorded Video Content: 2 hours of high-quality video content.
- PDFs and Presentations: Supporting documents and slide decks to aid in the learning process.
- Tests and Self-assessments: Multiple-choice questions and self-assessments to measure understanding.
Class Meeting Topics to Be Covered
- Virtual Class Meeting 1: Emotions across languages
- Virtual Class Meeting 2: Gestures across languages
- Virtual Class Meeting 3: Cultural dialects of emotion and untranslatable words
- Virtual Class Meeting 4: Emotional intelligence and code-switching
Certificate
- Participants will receive a double certificate from TXST CE and Amolingua upon completion. Credits or microlearning badges may be available depending on university policies.
Unlock the Language of Emotions
Explore how emotions are shaped and expressed across languages in this 4-week course. Dive into cultural nuances, untranslatable words, and the role of gestures in communication. Engage in interactive sessions, videos, and assessments, earning a certificate to showcase your learning journey.
Dates for Synchronous Virtual Meetings
Join us for interactive live sessions to enhance your learning experience.
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QUESTIONS?
For more information, contact The Continuing Education Office
Phone Number: 512-245-2507
Email: continuinged@txstate.edu
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