University General Course Catalog 2024-2025 
    
    Nov 29, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2024-2025
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COM 412 - Intercultural Communication

(3 units) CO10, CO11, CO13
Theory, application, and analysis of intercultural communication including how communication impacts identity, group boundaries, preferences, and norms. Comparison of cultures within and outside the United States included.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify intercultural communication processes.
2. define major concepts and theories of intercultural communication.
3. analyze intercultural communication in a variety of contexts.
4. compare the role of historical, political, and religious factors in creating cultural stereotypes, perceptions, fears, desires, and misunderstandings between groups.
5. demonstrate effective intercultural communication skills.
6. compare and contrast individual communication preferences with demands of global citizenship.


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