ANTHR 312
Intercultural Communication
Anthropology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Communication processes as affected by proxemic, kinesic, linguistic, social, institutional, worldview, value differences, and other aspects of culture. Seminar/workshop: theory, research methods, applications.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Intercultural Communication
Learning Outcome
After taking this course, you should be able to discuss the following questions and to give examples to illustrate your explanations:1. What must we take into account if we want to learn how to communicate appropriately and effectively with members of other societies?2. How does culture shape communication and social interaction in general?3. What values, beliefs, and attitudes seem to shape the interactions and communications of members of mainstream middle-class American society? And how do these patterns compare and contrast with those of other societies with which you are familiar?
