Learning Objectives

1-1: Describe why intercultural communication is a necessity.

1-2: Define and discuss the nature of communication.

1-3: Define and discuss the nature of culture.

1-4: Explain the different contexts that make up the contextual model of intercultural communication.

1-5: Summarize the five fundamental assumptions of intercultural communication.

1-6: Identify and discuss the five academic approaches used in determining ethical behavior.

1-7: Describe why intercultural communication competence is a necessity.