SSN 180 - Introduction to Intercultural Communications

Institution:

CUNY LaGuardia Community College

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Description:

The course introduces students to the dynamics of intercultural communication and enables them to communicate more effectively in multicultural settings. Through field trips, cultural research, and role-plays, students develop the skills needed to look objectively at other cultures. Using New York City as a laboratory, they gain experience identifying and analyzing dominant cultural patterns, thus improving their ability to understand the often perplexing behavior of people from cultures other than their own.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lagcc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 482-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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