COMM 101 - Intercultural Communication:CD

5.0 Credits
Examines communication processes to see how they are influenced by the values, behaviors and beliefs that constitute “culture.” Strives to discover the “cultural self” that shapes how we interact with others as individuals and group members.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Use varied analytic and creative approaches to identify the self as a cultural being and recognize one’s own cultural values and behaviors.
Articulate the differences between values, beliefs, attitudes, behavior and custom, and develop the ability to separate perception and judgment.
Define culture within the broader context of communication and other social sciences (politics, economics, history, geography, demographics, etc.).
Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity.
Identify changes within oneself as a result of the course.