Course Essentials

Course Description

In this course we will examine the connections of culture and communication from a variety of perspectives, while exploring how our own cultural identities are co-constructed through our communication practices and interactions. Understand how we communicate and interact with others across dimensions of race, class, nation, histories, power, privilege, and many other categories of identity in order to be able to practice more productive and effective communication across cultural differences locally and globally.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate comprehension of culture's definition(s) and the complexities of the relationship between culture and communication.

2. Recognize the critical roles of context and power, ethnocentrism and privilege, and how they impact intercultural communication and interaction.

3. Illustrate the complex intersections of cultural values, beliefs, attitudes, perceptions, and communication patterns that create and shape identity.

4. Identify and apply intercultural and international theories of cultural values that affect communication patterns globally and domestically.

How does this fully online course work?

• This is an 16-week course and is organized into 1-week modules.

• Modules contain a blend of short lectures, videos, discussion boards, readings, and collaborative activities, which include Voice and Video interactions.

• Discussion Boards and any other interactive assignments requiring peer replies will be due on Mondays with replies to peers by Wednesday. All other assignments will be due Wednesdays, unless indicated otherwise.

• Every Monday morning, I will post an announcement that informs you of what we will be learning this week and any important class updates.

What do I need?

Textbook & Materials

• Experiencing Intercultural Communication - An Introduction. You can download a pdf copy on Canvas for free.

Technology

• Working Knowledge of Canvas.

• Reliable Hardware and Internet Access.