CMS 118 - Intercultural Communication

3-0-3
Credit Hours: 3

Intercultural Communication examines how culture shapes, influences, and challenges communication across diverse contexts. Students cover key intercultural communication theories while developing practical skills for communicating effectively and ethically in culturally diverse settings. The course explores communication across differences in race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and other dimensions of identity, with an emphasis on awareness, empathy, power, and inclusion in interpersonal, group, and professional interactions.

Prerequisite

ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently.

Course Offered Online: Yes

General Education Fulfillment: Oral Communication/Creative Expression