MLL 306 - Intercultural Communication: Issues Confronting Immigrant and Heritage Communities

(4.00)

Immigration and social adjustment to a new environment could be analyzed from different theoretical perspectives. By doing service learning, students will learn to combine the analysis of immigration and the perspective of intercultural communication. Difficulties in the process of adjustment faced by new immigrants and other members of local heritage communities in the Maryland/D.C. region will allow students to explore ways in which the development of intercultural competence can help resolve cultural conflicts in a multicultural society. Guest speakers from local immigrant/heritage communities will be invited to participate in the seminars. The course will entail spending three hours per week in immigrant/heritage communities doing service learning related to intercultural communication. Recommended Preparation: A language course above the 201 level, or MLL 305, or permission

Course ID: 55451
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Culture (GFR)