This course is an exploration of the theoretical and practical foundations of intercultural communication. Through course exercises, assignments, service learning, and reflections, students develop competencies of interacting appropriately and effectively in various cultural contexts. Students develop dimensions of intercultural communication including motivation, self-and other-awareness, positive attitudes, and tolerance of uncertainty and ambiguity. As a major component of the course, students interact with others across cultures through experiential education exercises. This course prepares students for intercultural communication in educational and professional experiences such as study abroad and Peace Corps. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Students are not permitted to add the course after the first session.
- Teacher: Lucy Lawrence