International Business Communication

Analysis of the process of business communication across cultures and nations. Special attention is given to the impact of differences in language, nonverbal communication, social and political organization, and customs of how firms interact with their employees, customers, suppliers, competitors, regulators, and other relevant factors. Methods include the presentation and discussion of concepts as well as experiential learning situations such as communication exercises, role playing, and case studies. This course is the same as COM 9656; students will receive credit for IBS 9756 or COM 9656, not both.