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As the U.S. workforce grows in its diversity, an understanding of how various cultures communicate is critical.
In the Intercultural Communication program, you will study theories and methods to develop an understanding of communication among and between various communities in the U.S. You will also learn to express yourself well in oral and written communications and develop critical thinking skills about communication events.
The Intercultural Communication curriculum focuses on ethical practices as well as the convergence of traditional and new media. As an Intercultural Communication major, you will have the opportunity to take a variety of courses covering a broad range of topics, or take courses that are closely related to your specific area of interest. Courses include:
- Communication, culture and community
- Environmental politics and rhetoric
- Global communication
- Multiculturalism in the U.S.
- Performance of literature
- Persuasion
- Political and social communication
- Public speaking
- Urban communication
The Intercultural Communication program also offers a Latino Media and Communication concentration that focuses on developing awareness and an appreciation of Latino cultures in the U.S., both of which are necessary to create communication strategies that effectively reach Latino populations. Courses for the Latino Media and Communication concentration include those from DePaul’s Public Relations and Advertising, Intercultural Communication, Journalism, and Media and Cinema Studies departments.