Jun 30, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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HC 2300 - Preparation for Intercultural Experience
This course prepares students for study away/abroad opportunities by introducing them to general concepts associated with intercultural communication and competencies as well as more specific cultural information. It is intended to be a preliminary course for study-abroad experiences offered through the Honors Tutorial College.
Requisites: Student in the OHIO Honors program
Credit Hours: 1
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: F,CR,NC,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to articulate how social-construction theory applies to questions of cultural difference.
- Students will be able to identify structural and socio-historic factors that contribute to cultural differences.
- Students will be able to identify areas of commonality and distinction between local cultures and the dominant cultures in the sites of their study abroad/away experiences.
- Students will be able to explain how cultural factors affect the experiences of members of specific identity groups.
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