COMMUNICATION

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