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Intercultural Communication and Advocacy

COM 110
Open Closing on January 10, 2025 / 1 spot left
Concordia College
Concordia College
Moorhead, Minnesota, United States
Dominic Meyers Him / Her / Them
Instructor of Communication Studies and Assistant Director of Speech and Debate
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Timeline
  • March 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Education, Marketing & advertising, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Public relations & communications
Categories
Communications Community engagement Education Social justice
Skills
effective communication group dynamics empathy intercultural communication research reports advocacy communication conflict resolution critical thinking communication strategies
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners who are developing critical communication skills that are applicable in various professional and social contexts. Participants will explore their social identities and learn to advocate effectively across different communication channels, including formal speeches and group discussions. By engaging with group dynamics and conflict resolution strategies, learners will enhance their critical thinking and empathy, making them well-equipped to tackle projects that require intercultural understanding and effective communication.

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
20 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive communication strategy for a multicultural team
  • Conflict resolution plan for a hypothetical workplace scenario
  • Formal advocacy speech on a social issue
  • Research report on intercultural communication practices
  • Workshop presentation on empathy and understanding in diverse settings
Project timeline
  • March 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples
  • Develop a communication plan for a company expanding into a new cultural market
  • Design a public speaking workshop focused on advocacy for social causes
  • Prepare a guide for effective communication in virtual multicultural teams
  • Analyze and present case studies on successful intercultural collaborations
  • Develop a toolkit for enhancing interpersonal communication in diverse environments