Sociocultural Communication

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the socio-cultural principles, cultural contexts and issues related to effective intercultural communication in any discipline that requires cross-cultural adaptation and cooperation. Main topics include cultural typology and its relationship to various cross-cultural roles, effective communication in cross- cultural ministry, teaching, and language translation. The curriculum develops the analytical and communicative skills needed to overcome cross-cultural, socio-economic, and cultural-identity barriers. Students learn to analyze the cross-cultural applicability of various Western professional methodologies with a view to advancing best practices in any cross-cultural career. Prerequisite: LNG 2100 Introduction to Linguistics.