Contemporary Multicultural Communication

This course will introduce students undertaking General Education Studies at PUCP to a wide range of concepts on culture, cultural identity, language (i.e., verbal, and nonverbal communication), pop culture and context. Students will have the chance to evaluate different sources via documentaries, TV series and films, research, and class presentations. The course takes a reflexive stance on the North-American perspective. It highlights the important role of cultural space across a variety of cultural groups (e.g. nationalities, ethnicities, sexualities, and classes). It examines stratification, power, gender, and beliefs to deliver a deep understanding on how these elements can shape individuals’ identities at the microlevel, and sectors like Education, Healthcare and Tourism, etc. Discussions are undertaken ethically and democratically, which will help students develop sensitivity, and understanding towards cultural difference. Evaluation tasks may include power point presentations, and content analysis to help students manage professional and non-professional audiences from different cultural backgrounds