CMST 340 — INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Learning Objectives & Matches
1. Applying relevant theoretical perspectives (i.e. Hofstede’e Cultural Dimensions, Muted Group Theory, Uncertainty Avoidance Theory, Postcolonial Theory, etc.) to the analysis of different cultural groups.
Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
Present research findings to groups of people.
Conduct ethnographic field research.
Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
Explain sociological research to the general public.
3. Stating conclusions about construction of different cultural groups and identities that follow from available evidence.
Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.
Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
Present research findings to groups of people.
Assemble sets of assumptions, and explore the consequences of each set.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.
Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines.
Conduct presentations of analytic findings.
1. Articulating the purpose of their written work about a certain cultural group.
Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.
Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.
Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.
Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue to create material.
Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.
Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information, as necessary.
Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.
Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.