Cross-Cultural Communication

Formed around a series of readings reflecting on the meaning of and skills necessary for effective cross-cultural communication, the student will examine their own values, beliefs, expectations, customs and attitudes and their impact on the process and methods of communication within their own and other cultures. Using both indigenous and western texts, the student will identify and begin to develop the skills needed to communicate across cultural boundaries. They will also continue to develop specific skills for summarizing texts, and posing questions based on readings.