TEL 418 - Intercultural Competence and Assessment (3 )

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The course will cover several general topics including: cultural identity, perception, communication skills, linguistic differences, stereotyping, and intercultural communication. Intercultural Communication focuses on the importance of culture in our everyday lives, and the ways in which culture interrelates with and influences communication processes. This course examines the interaction of people across cultures both in and outside of the classroom. Candidates will examine the academic and personal characteristics of ELLs, as well as family circumstances, to provide individualized, effective instruction and assessment.