Functions of Language
• Understanding Language
• Relationship between language and culture
• Concept of nonverbal communication
• Functions of nonverbal communication
• Nonverbal communication and culture
• Developing nonverbal communication competency
• The concept of identity
• Influence of identity
• Examining social identities
• Establishing and enacting cultural identity
• Globalization and cultural identity
• Examining assumptions grounded n communication contexts
• Role of language in globalized organizations
• Developing intercultural communication competence in contexts
• Managing culture shock and enhancing acculturation
• Obstacles to effective intercultural communication
• Stereotyping, prejudice, racism, power
• Guidelines for intercultural ethics