COMM 115 - Intercultural Communication

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

WR 115Q as required.

Course Description: Provides an overview of communication from an intercultural perspective. Students will learn how culture impacts social identities, communication behaviors, and meaning. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Analyze opposing viewpoints on controversial subjects and participate in group discussions with ideas, suggestions, and perspectives.
CLO#2: Demonstrate interpersonal skills in small group activities.
CLO#3: Compare viewpoints on a controversial subject and incorporate divergent cultural perspectives. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#4: Analyze information about social and/or organizational systems and communicate the results.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Course using Blackboard and students will be given regular homework assignments, exams, papers, and projects.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.