CMST 280 Intercultural Communication • 5 Cr.

Description

Examines the relationship between culture and various aspects of the communication process. Students explore cultural identity, bias, and worldview. Students practice skills that contribute to intercultural competence in a variety of contexts.

Outcomes

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Define culture and explain its elements 
• Describe the characteristics of intercultural competency and apply to various intercultural situations 
• Define ethnocentrism and bias and explain their influence on perception of self and others 
• Identify and critically analyze one's own cultural identities and worldview in relation to intercultural interactions 

Offered

• Spring 2020 (current quarter)
• Winter 2020
• Fall 2019