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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

SCOM 248. Intercultural Communication


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 001042 Grading Basis GRD

This course explores intercultural theories and concepts within historical and political contexts and examines systems of power implicated in our communication. Exploring communication processes from critical and cultural perspectives encourages students to reflect on cultural knowledge, practices, attitudes, belief systems, and assumptions of self and others in our globalized and technological world. Working through course materials and activities together, we develop intercultural communication skills to cultivate more equitable relations. Prerequisite(s): SCOM 121 , SCOM 122  or SCOM 123 .