Faculty First Year Seminars 197ESL1 - Negotiatin Cultr in Globl Locl

With today?s emphasis on globalization, many students have become interested in learning about culture and cultural diversity, thereby enhancing their understanding of their own cultural heritages and that of others. The course examines the unifying fabric of American culture, comprising socio-cultural values, attitudes, and traditions. To help students develop their intercultural competency for global contexts, the course offers units on the diversity of ethnicities, race, and religions that represent contemporary global worldviews; gender roles; and the issue of stereotyping. The course also offers a number of useful strategies to help students adjust to the local university culture. Included are practical strategies for improving oral communication skills; enhancing the development of critical-thinking skills; and writing and reading more effectively in the academic register, all of which are necessary for successful professional work in local and global contexts.

Freshmen Only