Contemporary Communication In A Diverse Society –

(3 credits)

The objective of this course is to focus on the dynamics of human communication across cultures and genders in a multicultural society.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Communication and Cultures
- Identify different ways of communicating.
- Evaluate the impact of technology on human communication across cultures.
- Describe the stages of the communication process within a multicultural society.
Cultural Norms in Communication
- Analyze the effect of prejudice and stereotypes on societal communication.
- Evaluate how cultural norms affect communication within a multicultural society.
Communication and Racial or Ethnic Groups
- Analyze strategies to overcome communication barriers between racial or ethnic groups.
- Describe ways to promote effective multicultural communication.
- Explain the importance of multicultural communication.
Multicultural Communication and Genders
- Analyze characteristics of effective multicultural communication between genders.
- Identify barriers to interpersonal communication between genders in a multicultural environment.
- Compare communication styles between genders within a multicultural society.
Communication and Conflict
- Describe how individuals identify with co-cultures within a multicultural society.
- Analyze how individuals create co-cultures within a multicultural society.
- Explain solutions for conflict in communication.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.