COM 209 - Intercultural Communication: Values and Ethics

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

Course will provide the student with an appreciation of the complexities involved in the development of beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that reflect cultural values. This course will provide an understanding of the specific forces which shape perceptions, feelings and behaviors of various cultural groups. These forces include soically constructed categories such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, socio-economic status, and religion. These will be explored in a variety of contexts, language, family structures and the handling of conflict of laws and ethics(cultural relativism) will be examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

COM209

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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