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Intercultural Communication (Diversity)

General

Prefix

CMST

Course Number

330

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Application of theories related to communicating with persons from different cultures.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

08

Cultural Diversity

Yes

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze and apply various intercultural communication theories and concepts.

Outcome

Apply critical thinking toward recognizing Eurocentric points of view and valuing other centric perspectives.

Outcome

Compare and contrast various worldviews.

Outcome

Analyze the relationship between language and culture.

Outcome

Conduct primary and secondary research involving analysis, synthesis and evaluation of intercultural concepts and intercultural communication competency.

Outcome

Apply intercultural communication principles in various contexts using simulations, critical incidents and case studies.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Intercultural communication theories and concepts. 15% World views, world religions, values, beliefs and attitudes. 15% Historical, social and psychological underpinnings of present day prejudice and discrimination. 10% Verbal and nonverbal language. 15% Co-cultural communication styles and context in the USA. 15% Ethical perspectives across cultures. 10% Assessment. 10% Ethnic identify issues. 10%

Dependencies

Courses

CMST330 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

CMST330 is a completion requirement for: