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Intercultural Communication Competence and Diversity Awareness MOOC 0257

Massive Open Online Courses Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

​This 8-module course serves as an introduction to the dynamic forces which enhance effective communication between persons from various cultural backgrounds. Its goal is to encourage intercultural communication competency, otherwise known as ICC. Due to rapid globalization, ICC is no longer an option, but a necessity for us all.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

0.0

Domestic fees

$0.00

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of MOOC 0257 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 48829

Duration

Start any time

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 48829
  • Domestic fees $0.00
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online

This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.

Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$0.00

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Differentiate between effective communication vs. effective intercultural communication competency
  • Recognize perceptual barriers to intercultural competence (ethnocentrism, bias, racism) in themselves and others.
  • Think critically about how global colonialism and racism have inspired global social movements that aim to eradicate both
  • Evaluate and reflect upon their intercultural selves through appreciative inquiry

Effective as of Fall 2021

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