Introduction to Intercultural Competence
Introduction to Intercultural Competence provides an overview of theories and approaches related to communicating within and across different cultural communities. The course addresses the complexity behind the concept of “culture” and guides students through greater awareness of their own culture(s) as they prepare to engage successfully with others. Students will examine and critically analyze various frameworks related to the development, training and assessment of intercultural competence and consider how identity and power impact both intra- and intercultural communication. The meeting time is 3pm to 4:30pm, for the four synchronous sessions.This is a half credit course.(Only open to Juniors and Seniors.)