COMM 106 - Intercultural Communication

Upper Division

An exploration of intercultural communication within various national contexts, though primarily U.S.-based. The courses will include an examination of the roles of identity, history, power, language, cultural values, nonverbal communication, migration, cultural space, popular cultural communication and relationships. Students will also become familiar with intercultural communication theories and with approaches to studying intercultural communication. Seeks to provide a basis for comprehending the relationship between culture and communication and for understanding cultural practices, differences and similarities.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
AD - American Diversity; SHCU - Social, Historical, and Cultural Understanding

Course credits: 1