CMN 6610 — Foundations and Development of Cultural Communications
3 semester hoursGraduateLecture
Discusses methods to remedy the impediments to effective intercultural communication. Examines multiple levels of culture (e.g., ethnic, national, generational, socioeconomic) from three pillars: awareness, linguistics, and history/politics. Students investigate their personal identity and cultural awareness through two assessments. Offers students an opportunity to gain insights into communicating with different audiences by discussing the meaning of words across different languages. Examines the impact of history and politics on cultural groups and cross-cultural communication. Students develop a cultural audit connected to personal and/or career interests.