SPE 3760 - Cultural Influences on Communication

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: SPE 1010 and satisfaction of Level I General Studies course requirements as well as one of the following: SPE 1710, SPE 2710, or SPE 2720

This course examines the relationship between communication and cultural identity (histories, values, beliefs, traditions, and contributions). The ultimate goal of the course is to broaden students’ perspectives of the power of communication to shape our lived experience and to expand students’ capacities to adapt ethically to a changing and diverse world. Students will explore verbal and nonverbal differences and similarities across cultures and critique the role of ethnocentrism, bias, prejudice, and discrimination. Particular emphasis will be given to protected classes and co-cultures within the larger U.S. culture.(General Studies - Level II, Arts and Letters, Multicultural)