Communication in Global Contexts

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Globalization is a profound influence on contemporary societies, including facilitating greater opportunities for communication across regional and international borders. As mediated content and networks grow at unparalleled rates, new flows of information and knowledge connect families, communities and nations. Yet, at the same time, sociocultural differences and digital divides exist to widen gaps in our relationships and development processes. Develops a critical understanding of the relationships between culture and communication technologies in the changing infrastructures, networks and boundaries of our increasingly globalized world.