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Spring 2019
Cross-Cultural Communication
COMM 5895
New Time: Thursdays, 5pm-8pm, Arjona 203
Instructor: Dr. Diana Rios, diana.rios@uconn.edu
Course Description
This graduate seminar takes an interdisciplinary approach to cross-cultural communication, as this area has been informed by various disciplines. Seminar participants will be introduced to classic or typical, cross-cultural theories as well as newer approaches in the study of cultures and cultural group interactions. Course materials offer a range of examples from select global communities. Readings, discussion topics and assignments are geared toward individuals planning to conduct research among a variety of population segments and serve diverse communities. Topics include but shall not be limited to: intercultural communication history; demographic changes; ethnic identities; conflict and cooperation; violations, moral choices, professional responsibilities; acculturation, adaptation, assimilation; media use; media representation; gender and sexuality; high and low context communication; time orientation; the sojourn; and culture shock.
For more information, contact: UConn Communication Dept at 860-486-1042