COMM 1502 - Communicating in Diverse Cultures

This course introduces the student to the study of communication, culture, and intercultural communication. Students will become aware of the ability of culture to shape and modify personal views or reality through differing perceptions of world view, family experiences, history, and verbal and nonverbal message systems. How diverse cultures communicate in business, educational, and health settings will be addressed. Application of intercultural communication theory and principles will be practiced throughout the course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: READ 0099 and ENGL 0099.

Hours:
2

Location Offered: Gainesville

Notes:
Note: COMM 1502 may not be substituted for COMM 1100, Introduction to Human Communication, the three credit hour Area B course requirement of all Gainesville State College students.