Intercultural Communications

Course Code: BUS 3505

Academic Year: 2024-2025

This course examines culture as encompassing national and cultural identity, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, and indigenous knowledge. Students examine their own culture, values, beliefs, biases, and identities. They assess personal skills and interpersonal communication techniques needed to work internationally effectively and to adapt to other cultures. Conflict management techniques are covered. Students also explore strategies for living and working overseas, culture shock, re-entry adjustment, and working and negotiating with international business counterparts.