Intergroup Communication

Catalog description

In an increasingly globalized world, our ability to connect and engage with new audiences is directly correlated with our competence and success in any field How do our intergroup perceptions and reactions influence our skills as communicators? This course uses experiential activities and discussion sections to explore the role of social identity in effective communication. The objective of the course is to examine and challenge our explicit and implicit assumptions about various groups to enhance our ability to successfully communicate across the complex web of identity. NOTE: If you are interested in enrolling in this class, please fill out the following survey to be considered: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGQtF7_aIakrVp9pccVP-ih3lKf1dg7DvltEGXWMYyQ/edit?usp=sharing