COMM 625 - Intercultural Comm in Contexts

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Communications

Description:

This course is designed to introduce major theories and research dealing with communication between people of different cultural backgrounds in crisis, emergency, risk, and disaster communication contexts. It examines theoretical issues and methodological concerns in studying intercultural conflicts, problem situations, and emergency management strategies. By examining the intersections of global and local in emergent and conflict situations, students will discover and investigate questions about intercultural communication phenomena, engaging with discussions of identity, culture, context, power, history, and relationships. Students will learn a range of research tools to conduct their independent research, sharing insights and participating in intercultural dialogues, with the goal of facilitating intercultural understanding and advocating for best practices during emergency management situations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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