IS 110 - Intro to International Studies

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

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 meets Cultural Literacy requirement on the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer: Yes

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)