Effective intercultural communication skills are important in a multicultural society, particularly for those individuals working in positions that require effective interactions with people from diverse cultures. This course is a study of cross-cultural contacts and will include analysis of verbal and nonverbal communication and related factors within and between various cultures, predictions of patterns and effects, and communication barriers. The course provides opportunities for students to develop both an appreciation for cultural differences and effective intercultural communication skills. NOTE: COM 560 and COM 562 are recommended elective choices for Professional Communication majors.

This course provides an opportunity for students to explore key technical, ethical, and experiential elements in contemporary digital and social media and integrate them into a project-based solution of the student?s choosing. Topics are drawn from immediate trends and are interrogated for their effects on individuals, communities, society, and the world. Students also select a topic of their own for further study.

Principles and practice for diagnosis of speech and language disorders; examination procedures and measurement techniques.

Application of advanced theoretical knowledge through clinical work in an off-campus clinical setting. A total of 8 credits in COMM 870 required prior to taking this course.