CMNS 200: Intercultural Communications explores the inherent relationship between culture, language, and communication, as well as examines basic concepts such as identity, assumptions, stereotypes, beliefs, value systems, and globalization. Barriers to effective intercultural communication are identified and strategies for overcoming them explored. The focus of this course is to help students develop meaningful strategies to communicate in today's culturally diverse communities.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 7.5 |
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| Total Credits | 3.00 |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 6 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the importance of developing effective intercultural communication competence;
- Explain foundational intercultural communication theories, concepts, frameworks, and models;
- Describe the major factors influencing the communication process in an intercultural context;
- Examine their own cultural background and analyze the influence it might have on their communication;
- Apply strategies and techniques for communicating more effectively with people from other cultures;
- Demonstrate intercultural sensitivity through developed skills;
- Outline problem-solving strategies for intercultural conflict resolution;
- Assess social and ethical issues in intercultural communication.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.