MATESOL 601

Cross-Cultural Competency

Name: Cross-Cultural Competency

Course Number: MATESOL 601

Credit(s): 3

Course Description

MATESOL 601 introduces foundational and contemporary theories, models, practices, and processes of cross-cultural competency, with a focus on communication. Emphasizing workplace, school, travel, and foreign cultural engagement, the course covers cross-cultural communication theories, addressing social justice, ethical practices, and self-reflective cross-cultural skills. Topics include cross-cultural competencies in teaching, learning, and assessment, history and theories in cross-cultural competencies, and intercultural encounters.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the elements of cross-cultural competency.
Discuss fundamental theories, models, conceptual frameworks, and broader cross-cultural communication contexts.
Critically analyze cross-cultural conflicts in various situations.
Understand barriers to effective cross-cultural communication and strategies for overcoming them.