INTRODUCING SUZHOU TO THE WORLD

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During an era of rapid globalization and continued uncertainty, the ability to communicate across cultures is imperative to succeeding in diverse settings. This course will take advantage of the scenic city Suzhou to facilitate learning and practicing intercultural communication competence, specifically how to effectively present one culture to audiences from another. This course will be structured around the Design Thinking framework, and the fundamentals of this creative approach will immerse students in dynamic discussions, relevant readings and videos, field trips, and a Suzhou-themed final project. 002130