MI 502-CL - 1 Intercultural Competence

'THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN CHINESE LANGUAGE

This course is designed to equip individuals to become more intentional about engaging in intercultural interactions. In the ongoing quest to value "others" and their "oneness", worldview differences are explored & habits for assessing & reengineering long-held values are examined. Approaches for adjusting to and working with individuals with different cultural perspectives are investigated. Since effective interaction with others requires the development of new skills, participants will explore basic elements related to effective intercultural communication both from a theoretical & practical perspective. Techniques for managing differences, resolving conflicts, and applying problem-solving in various context will be analyzed.