Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Building mutually beneficial relationships is at the heart of communications. The challenge, however, is that cultural complexities and societal biases sometimes prevent success, even among the most seasoned communicators. Further, the lack of discussion around key issues at work – like finding and keeping diverse talent, the power/privilege dynamic, and racial tension and miseducation - can be the downfall of all global teams (and their clients). Through this course, students will explore (and breakdown) systemic issues in the workplace that breakdown effective communication. Further, by working within a “call-in” classroom culture, students will gain a deeper understanding of language, concepts, and content that can affect organizational morale, as well as dialogue with clients. Students taking this course should expect getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, respectful and difficult conversations with classmates, and an agile and flexible mind that is ready to confront the people, places, and things holding our society back, so we can effectively move forward.