Latino Studies Course Abroad

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Latino Studies elective course that applies sociological theory and method. RE: An exploration of some of the historical and political conditions that make intercultural communication possible, the barriers that exist to effective intercultural communication, and possible solutions to the problem of intercultural misunderstanding. The course examines examples of differences in communication styles not only between cultures but also within. As a result, issues of race, nation, class, gender, religion, immigration, and sexual orientation will be of significant concern. AG IREL 341: Humanitarian Crises Today: Drivers, Response, Prospects This course will examine the architecture of the international humanitarian system today, its characteristics, its shortcomings as well as methods of response to humanitarian needs and crises.