PERS 2660 - Culture,Context,and Communication

Institution:

Valdosta State University

Subject:

Description:

Dimensions of culture and how these dimensions serve as barriers or bridges to communication and understanding. American values and cultural norms-especially those of the region and the South generally-as well as foreign perceptions of these values and norms, are used as a frame of reference in analyzing specific incidents of cultural misunderstanding and valuer conflicts. Particular emphasis is placed on contrasting American (and specifically Southern) culture with lesser known cultures of the non-Western world.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.valdosta.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 333-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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