Course Details
Country:
Multiple
Institution:
External - Semester at Sea
Course Title:
Interfaith and Inclusive Communication
Course Number:
SPCM 381
Course Description:
In the current globalized century, the world is more religiously diverse than at any other point in history. Frequently, religious and belief-based conflicts divide communities and cultures. Miscommunication can often occur when religious and spiritual diversity is coupled with one’s understanding and interpretation of their own, and other’s identities. Pluralistic-centered communication combined with provocative and meaningful encounters between diverse peoples can play a substantial part in building social cohesion and bridging divides. Regardless of discipline or career path, governments, employers and communities need citizens who can initiate, facilitate, and skillfully guide difficult yet transformative conversations across contentious social issues. “Interfaith and Inclusive Communication” engages communication theory and research methods to understand and assess communication across lines of religious and belief-based identities. In addition to a solid theoretical background, students will develop practical interpersonal and group communication competencies to encourage pro-social engagement. More specifically, this course will advance students’ appreciative knowledge...
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
COMM 399, INTS 399
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