Contemporary Issues in Intercultural Communication

This course is an advanced study of intercultural communication in domestic and global intercultural contexts. The focus is on recent developments and career opportunities in the field. Students apply theories and models of intercultural communication to current events, with the goal of developing a sophisticated understanding of inter- and cross-cultural complexities and a facility in responding to intercultural issues in interpersonal and professional contexts. Students also explore career opportunities in intercultural communication and their role in affecting change.