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University of California, Irvine

Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution

University of California, Irvine via Coursera

Overview

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Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution is a growing area of importance considering the pace and volume of global transactions. The ease of global communication using technology, the abundance of cheaper transportation costs, and the frequency of businesses using cross-border talent is fostering millions of interactions a day between people of different cultures. Examine how the process of communication can be further complicated during interactions between people of different cultures. The topics of stereotypes, generalizations, communication styles, communication strategies, and communication orientations will be explored.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Explain the dimensions of intercultural interactions that add to conflict
2. Analyze the dynamics of intercultural interactions
3. Plan strategies for success in intercultural interactions

Syllabus

  • Getting Started
    • Get started with the course! Begin by reading the Course Overview and completing the Course Survey.
  • Dimensions of Intercultural Interactions and Conflict
    • In this module we will begin by examining the importance of understanding cultural differences. We will then define culture and distinguish between inter- and intra- cultural interactions.
  • Analyze the Dynamics of Intercultural Interactions
    • In this module we will begin by analyzing the dynamics of intercultural interactions. We will then identify frameworks and barriers present in intercultural interactions.
  • Strategies for Success in Intercultural Interactions
    • In this module we will begin by planning strategies for success in intercultural interactions. We will then implement a mindset of success and strategies during the process of interaction.
  • Course Wrap-up
    • Congratulations! You've made it to the end of the course. Please watch the end of course video, read the message from UCI Extension, and complete the post-course survey.

Taught by

Najla DeBow and Amit Kothari

Reviews

3.5 rating, based on 6 Class Central reviews

4.5 rating at Coursera based on 534 ratings

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  • OM SURESH NATEKAR
    The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and articulate. This was the first time I have taken a class in a remote format, and I was delighted with it and look forward to coming back to ONLC for more classes in the future. I loved the fact that even though I was in a class with other people, the actual physical space was private and quiet and very conducive to learning! Thank you.
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    Anne E Mrozek
    There is a lot of good information presented in this course, but I felt the assessments could have been much better in timing, content, and relationship to surrounding information. The presentation was also unclear in places, ex., in one video the p…
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