Course Overview
This course is an introduction to the dynamic forces which enhance effective communication between persons from various cultural backgrounds, primarily in a professional setting. By helping students to develop a truly international perspective, COMM 7100 encourages intercultural communication competency, otherwise known as ICC. Due to rapid globalization, ICC is not an option, but a necessity.
Prerequisite(s)
- 6 credits of COMM 1100 level or above, or 3 credits of university/college writing course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$556.73 - $568.27 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand and explain the components of culture (such as traditions, customs, rituals, narratives, celebrations, artistic traditions, symbols, language, beliefs, norms, and values).
- Develop aids to intercultural competence, such as, cultural relativism, observation, and empathy along with KMS (knowledge, mindfulness, and skills).
- Recognize perceptual barriers to intercultural competence (such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice, racism, and discrimination).
- Acknowledge and explore the importance of Indigenous histories, perspectives, and Reconciliation in de-colonizing cultural norms.
- Recognize and articulate the distinctions between global communication styles.
- Apply communication models, theories, and terms.
- Apply knowledge of the dimensions of intercultural and interpersonal communication to assess a given culture and create a presentation for peers on best practices for business communication in this culture.
- Explain the factors which encompass effective interpersonal communication within an intercultural and/or international setting – utilizing theories from Geert Hofstede and Edward Hall and others– and be able to relate these features to work-based situations.
- Apply knowledge of the major features of a destination culture or society, with respect to issues of communication and business, in order to adapt communication styles to that destination culture.
- Write a research paper which utilizes proper referencing and citations.
- Critically evaluate information to determine if it is accurate, relevant, and complete, and to use critical thinking to develop strong arguments.
Effective as of Winter 2019
Related Programs
Intercultural Communication Competency and Diversity Awareness for Professionals (COMM 7100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Full-time/Part-time
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
- Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Creative Industries Full-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Management Skills in Communication and Negotiation
Statement of Completion Part-time
School of Health Sciences
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Combined Critical Care/Emergency Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Critical Care - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Combined Emergency/Critical Care Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Emergency - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (High Acuity)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Nephrology)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Critical Care Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perioperative)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMM 7100 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 61856
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 61856
- $556.73 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
Course outline
Important information
- COURSE DELIVERY: Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. You don’t have to be online at exactly the same time as your instructor or classmates (except for the final exam). Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. *(A)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: You will be required to take the final exam in an online environment on Friday, June 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Online attendance for the final exam beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory.
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Status
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of COMM 7100 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 39988
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 39988
- $568.27 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- COURSE DELIVERY: Course hours are 100% online asynchronous with weekly deliverables and a fixed course-end date. The final exam is the only synchronous (live) requirement. *(C)*FIXED ONLINE FINAL EXAM DATE: Online synchronous real-time participation for the final exam on Friday, November 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:30 p.m. is mandatory. On the start date of your class (not before), log into learn.bcit.ca to access your course link. Your weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course.
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Status
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