International and Intercultural Communication

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Examines cross-cultural communication at the personal, organizational, societal, and international levels. Discusses the concept of "Globalization" and its implications for communication among different cultures; analyses various theoretical perspectives underlying intercultural communication; explores issues of power, identity and influence; examines intercultural encounters in the context of specific diversified settings; and helps students develop intercultural communication competence. Prerequisite(s): Global Development Studies 201 and 3 units from courses labelled Global Development Studies.