COMM 8009 - Intercultural Communication Competence

3 cr.

This course introduces students to the core concepts, theories and research on intercultural communication competence. Students will explore a broad range of communication practices and dynamics that emerge in the process of interaction between individuals and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds in a variety of contexts, in both, face-to-face and computer-mediated forms of communication. Emphasis is placed on developing conceptual understanding and skills needed for increasing intercultural communication competence.