This 8-module course serves as an introduction to the dynamic forces which enhance effective communication between persons from various cultural backgrounds. Its goal is to encourage intercultural communication competency, otherwise known as ICC. Due to rapid globalization, ICC is no longer an option, but a necessity for us all.
Intercultural Communication Competence and Diversity Awareness
Course Details
Course number: MOOC-0257
Course Title: Intercultural Communication Competence and Diversity Awareness
Prerequisites: None
Completion criteria: Self-Assessment
Completion award: Digital Badge and printable Statement of Completion
Registration fee: None
Audience
The knowledge and competencies covered in this course are an important part of everyone’s skill sets in our modern world.
Delivery Details
This self-paced independent-study course consists of eight modules. It is recommended that you follow the lessons in consecutive order to maximize the learning.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Differentiate between effective communication vs. effective intercultural communication competency.
- Recognize perceptual barriers to intercultural competence (ethnocentrism, bias, racism) in themselves and others.
- Think critically about how global colonialism and racism have inspired global social movements that aim to eradicate both.
- Evaluate and reflect upon their intercultural selves through appreciative inquiry.
Time Commitment
- 10 hours
To register
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Once registered
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- Scroll down to your My Courses listing and click on the course link.