2025-2026 Course Catalog

COMM 1131 Intercultural Communication

Intercultural communication skills are increasingly valuable in today’s global society. Develop your own intercultural competence by examining how cultural identity, shaped by historical and societal power dynamics, influences communication across diverse groups. By analyzing core cultural aspects—values, beliefs, language, and nonverbal behaviors—you’ll understand their impact on marginalized groups and cross-cultural relations. The course emphasizes the importance of intercultural communication as a vital skill for global citizenship and prepares you to engage effectively in an interconnected and rapidly changing world.

Credits

3 cr

Offered

Fall, Spring

Notes

 

MnTC Goals

7A, 8