CSDS 4050 - Sociocultural Bases of Communication (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Contact Hours: 3
This course explores key concepts of culture as it relates to verbal and nonverbal communication using a global perspective. The course will address topics such as barriers to communication; dimensions of culture; multiculturalism and culture’s influence on communication. In addition, students will examine cultural and linguistic variation/language difference versus language disorders. Course materials and activities are designed to expand students’ intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and intercultural competence in the area of speech, language, and communication.

Repeat Limit: Not Repeatable