Graduate Course Descriptions

The following directory lists the graduate courses which the University expects to offer, although the University in no way guarantees that all such courses will be offered in any given academic year, and reserves the right to alter the list if conditions warrant. Click on the links below for a list of courses in that subject area. You may then click “View Classes” to see scheduled classes for individual courses.

5460. Intercultural Communication

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: Not open for credit to students who have passed COMM 5895 when offered as "Intercultural Communication."

Grading Basis: Graded

Classic cross-cultural theories and new approaches in the study of cultures and cultural group interactions. Topics may include: intercultural communication history; demographic changes; ethnic identities; conflict and cooperation; violations, moral choices, professional responsibilities; acculturation, adaptation, assimilation; media use; media representation; gender and sexuality; high and low context communication; time orientation; the sojourn; and culture shock.

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