IS 110 - Intro to International Studies

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement

Course Description: Explores various cultures of the world with an emphasis on definition of culture, values, cross-cultural communication, and ethnocentrism. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT).

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe the many differences among a range of cultures.
CLO#2: Explain the problems encountered in cross-cultural communication.
CLO#3: Analyze the differences and similarities between and among other cultures as well as our own culture. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

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.