SOCI 105 - Sociology

Sociology (SOCI105)

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION:THE PERSON AND THE PROCESS

Objectives

Course Description

Students will develop a personal and theoretical understanding of the cultural origin of various people's values, ideologies, habits and idiosyncrasies, and how they effect communication across cultural, racial, ethnic and gender lines. Through observing, simulating and experiencing incidents of cross-cultural communication, they will begin to examine and develop skills that are necessary for effective understanding and for successful intercultural communication among majority and minority groups.

As we continue to move into the second millennium, we are all challenged to grow in ways of interconnectedness that were unheard of even 50 years ago. Rapid changes in information, communication and automation technologies, as well as political and economic transformations and vast movements in populations, have created a global imperative to interact with diverse peoples. As our global village continues to shrink, and we become aware of the challenges and rich possibilities that this diversity brings into our midst, we can start to visualize the enormous potential for personal and societal growth. Sociology 105, Intercultural Communication, seeks to develop awareness and increased understanding among peoples of different cultures, an appreciation of this rich diversity, and to offer tools for a lifetime of continued growth in intercultural competence.

3 credits

Professors:

Text:

• Lustig, Myronw and Koester, Jolene. Intercultural Competence, Interpersonal Communication Across Cultures, 6th ed. Pearson Publishing Co., 2010.
• ANGEL or an alternative course management program may be used.  See end of the objectives for the ANGEL logon procedure.