INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION & POWER

Catalog description

The objective of this course is to examine the interplay of communication, power, and culture. In this class, culture is described as the normative standard of behavior espoused by members based on group's identity, values, attitudes, and beliefs. Power dynamics are explored for their impact on relations between dominant and non-dominant subcultures in the U.S. context. This curriculum demonstrates the role of communication for effective relations within and between cultures. By the end of this course students will be able to recognize, articulate, and actuate effective practices in cultural competency.