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Cross-Cultural Communication (COMM 305)

Term: 2022-2023 - SPRING

Faculty

Merari Rubalcava Garcia

Merari Rubalcava G. is originally from Queretaro, Mexico. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho and his Master's Degree in International Relations from the University of Essex in Colchester, England. He has lived and taught in several countries including Mexico, England, and China. 

Merari enjoys spending time with his family, building model airplanes, video games, and is an avid reader who loves history and art.

Description

A fundamental course in the theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication. The course includes the following components: a) an introduction to the relationships among customs, language, and etiquette; b) skill-building exercises aimed at developing sensitivity to differences in behaviors in other cultures; c) techniques for bridging cross-cultural communication barriers; d) case studies and profiles of specific cultures and countries. Offered: Fall, Spring