By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the nature of language and communication
- Define and explain how identities are formed
- Explain language and cultural socialization process
- Explain the role of identity in intercultural communication
- Explain the importance of nonverbal elements in intercultural communication
- Examine how cultural context influences identity construction
- Examine issues related to language use and attitudes
- Define and discuss the nature of racism
- Explore the relationship between language teaching and intercultural communication
- Discuss the relationship between sociolinguistics and intercultural communication