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Communication & Global Competence
Study + Internship in London: CEA London Center - OLD Program
London, England
Dates: 1/19/17 - 5/21/17
Communication & Global Competence
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA London Center
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Communication
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: COM340LHR
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
With the rise of global mobility and communication, encountering people from a variety of cultures and the need for effective communication has become commonplace. This course explores the interaction between culture and communication and introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to attain global competence. In addition, this course introduces the construct of global competence; creates the opportunity to analyze and evaluate how our own cultural identity influences communication with others; engages interaction with the host culture; and prepares the students with knowledge and skills to be effective and ethical intercultural communicators. This class will include lectures, class discussions, simulations, interactive examples, case studies, media presentations cultural encounters, and field experiences.