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A World of Difference: Exploring Intercultural Communication
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(3,840 ratings)
27,359 students
Created byPhilip Thompsen, Bessie Lawton, Anita Foeman
Last updated 10/2015
English

What you'll learn

  • By the end of this course, you should be able to explain the importance of studying intercultural communication.
  • By the end of this course, you should be able to Identify the basic building block of culture and note examples of each.
  • By the end of this course, you should be able to apply Hofstede's Cultural Taxonomies and Kluckhohn & Strodtbeck's Cultural Patterns in exploring how culture can be viewed and understood.

Course content

4 sections • 10 lectures • 1h 6m total length

  • Why Study Intercultural Communication?1:15

    Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation.

  • Introducing your instructors2:34

    Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication.

  • Communication and Culture7:03

    Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning.

  • The Miniature Earth2:58

    There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth.

  • Section 1 quiz

Requirements

  • You will not need any special supplies to begin the course. Additional readings are suggested as part of the class.

Description

This course will introduce you to general themes, issues and perspectives associated with the study of intercultural communication. In exploring these issues, the presenters provide a brief introduction to the topic, a basic examination of important themes of culture and communication, two frameworks for viewing culture and examples from the presenters' research and life experience. We hope this project serves as a catalyst for thought and discussion regarding the challenges and opportunities associated with living in a diverse world.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is intended for people at all levels.

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