COM325L - Intercultural Communication

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
Intercultural Communication provides an overview of the study of communication and culture. Both intracultural (i.e., communication between members of the same culture) and intercultural (i.e., communication between members of different cultures) aspects of communication will be examined. The focus will be upon isolating similarities and differences in intracultural and intercultural communication. Areas studied will include increasing understanding of the relationship between communication and culture; explaining the role of cultural patterns; verbal and nonverbal codes in the development of intercultural relationships; and explaining obstacles.

Offered When: Fall and spring.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing