Course Descriptions

The purpose of this course is to study communication within the context of the cultural setting. The three main goals are: to provide students with materials, both cognitive and experiential, with which they can develop an awareness of their own cultural identity; to increase their knowledge of the special communication problems to be expected in a cross-cultural situation; and to offer students the opportunity to apply new insights to cross-cultural encounters

This course will build on fundamental terms and concepts discussed in course one while examining identity-specific public policy and its impacts on various communities. Students will develop a deeper understanding of identities and intersectionality through the historical experiences of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups in the U.S.

Students will continue to examine the history of group identities in the U.S. through public policy and historical experiences. Special attention will be paid to the impact of social movements, advocacy, and allyship, while providing practical skills for self- care.

In this course students will learn and practice applying concepts of intercultural development to various aspects of their personal and professional life. Students will also gain tools to continue learning and developing their intercultural skills over the course of their lifetime.

The Intercultural Leadership Institute is an opportunity for students to engage in face-to-face intercultural learning and develop a deeper understanding of the concepts and skills learned over the four online courses. Additionally, this institute will provide the reflection and intergroup dialogue that is integral to intercultural development. Students will present their culminating project, an organizational assessment of their professional organization.