Communication Across Cultures

Catalog description

This course is designed to develop an understanding of the process of communication across global cultural boundaries. Students will be introduced to the concepts, characteristics, and elements of culture along with the "deep structures" of culture which includes cultural views on family, religion (worldview), history, values, and identity. Special attention will also be paid to applying intercultural communication skills within the contexts of business, education, healthcare, and the Church. Overall, emphasis will be on developing students' intercultural communication competency through in-class instruction and real-world experiential learning opportunities.