COMM/315
Diversity Issues in Communication
3 credits
Total credits
5 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Upper Division
The purpose of this course is to identify barriers to effective communication associated with racial, gender, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity in the workplace and in the community. Students will develop an understanding of why and how diversity issues influence effective communication. This course introduces techniques for improving written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in response to diversity concerns.