CMST 251: Intercultural Communication

Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 0
Other Hours
0
Total Hours
55
Distributions & Designations
Equity, Diversity, and Power,
Global Studies,
Humanities
EDP,GS,H- Students identify the effects of culture on communication in the global context, by exploring underlying values, rules, worldviews and the systems of power, and inequality of different international cultures. They explore culture-specific verbal and nonverbal communication patterns, and conflict negotiation strategies. Students learn key issues of cultural influence on the construction of communication messages in specific settings within the global context, such as business and education, and create and demonstrate communication strategies for intercultural communication competence.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of ENGL 95 or above, or placement into ENGL&101.