LSOC 365 - Intercultural Communication

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits:3 credits Prerequisites:LCOR-112 Course Chair:C. Colatosti Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Spring Description This course is an introduction to major principles of intercultural communication. It will focus on similarities and differences in cultural patterns around the world: values, beliefs, customs, verbal and nonverbal messages, ways of perceiving reality, types of social organizations, and world-views. This course explores the process of intercultural conflict and interaction and the ways in which social and cultural forces influence people's lives. Emphasis is placed on obstacles to effective communication among people of different cultures and on ways to reduce these barriers. The course stresses intercultural communication skills, cultural self-awareness, and such issues as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, cultural adjustment, gender roles, health care, and family and educational structures around the world. Note: This course may be used to fulfill the social science requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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