- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Students will cultivate intercultural competence through reflection and application of core concepts and ideas. They will develop cultural self-awareness and attitudes necessary to study and work in a dynamic and culturally diverse setting abroad. Students will review different communication styles and the influence of societal values and norms. They will use the “Something's Up" method to analyze instances of intercultural misunderstanding and miscommunication and adapt behavior in these situations.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$89.45
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of XSMP 3020 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68756
Duration
Tue May 07 - Tue May 28 (4 weeks)
- 4 weeks
- CRN 68756
- Domestic fees $89.45International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07 - May 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$89.45
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69594
Duration
Tue May 21 - Thu May 30 (2 weeks)
- 2 weeks
- CRN 69594
- Domestic fees $89.45International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 - May 30 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$89.45
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify and describe the influence of culture on social and personal values, norms and communication styles.
- Describe how differences in values, norms and communication styles can lead to intercultural miscommunication or misunderstanding.
- Describe the role of history and power in influencing the context surrounding intercultural interactions.
- Apply insights from cultural models to analyze and adjust personal approaches to intercultural situations.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Intercultural Skills (XSMP 3020) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
BCIT International
- Student Mobility Preparedness
Microcredential Part-time
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