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COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication & Competence
Medical Spanish & Health Sciences Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 9/20/25 - 12/13/25
COMM 3200 Intercultural Communication & Competence
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Communication
Instruction in: English
Course Code: COMM 3200
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 48
Prerequisites: Due the nature of the assignments and activities developed in this course, presential modality is required.
DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to the field of intercultural communication enhances the development of intercultural competence and explores implications and applications towards shaping one's cultural identity and worldview. The course also examines theoretical aspects of culture and worldview; communicative and intercultural competence; intercultural contact and entry processes; issues of diversity and commonalities among human beings; and implications and applications for work settings and for oneself as a member of multicultural groups. This course is a part of the social psychology, cultural historical psychology, developmental psychology, and cognitive psychology fields.