LAP670 Advanced Cross Cultural Communication

This course provides an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of cross-cultural communication processes and problems as they apply to working within diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic communities. Psychological and cultural factors which bring about and hinder effective interpersonal communication will be considered. Both verbal and nonverbal dimensions of communication will be analyzed. Practical suggestions for improving communication skills within different community contexts will be offered. Prerequisite(s): LAP600, LAP605 3 semester hours