Communication and Culture: Anthropological Perspectives
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Communication and Culture Overview of the course, exploring the intersection of communication and culture from an anthropological perspective.
Module #2 What is Culture? Defining culture, its importance, and how it shapes our communication practices.
Module #3 Theories of Culture Examining key theories of culture, including functionalism, structuralism, and post-structuralism.
Module #4 Anthropological Approaches to Communication Introduction to anthropological approaches to studying communication, including ethnography and linguistic anthropology.
Module #5 Language and Culture Exploring the relationship between language and culture, including language as a tool for cultural transmission.
Module #6 Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures Examining nonverbal cues, such as body language and facial expressions, in different cultural contexts.
Module #7 Cultural Dimensions of Communication Analyzing cultural dimensions, such as individualism-collectivism and power distance, and their impact on communication.
Module #8 High-Context vs. Low-Context Communication Understanding the differences between high-context and low-context communication styles and their cultural implications.
Module #9 Communication and Identity Exploring how communication practices reflect and shape individual and group identities.
Module #10 Intercultural Communication Principles and challenges of communicating across cultural boundaries, including the role of empathy and understanding.
Module #11 Cultural Norms and Communication Examining how cultural norms, values, and beliefs influence communication practices and expectations.
Module #12 Communication and Power Analyzing how power dynamics shape communication practices and outcomes in different cultural contexts.
Module #13 Globalization and Communication The impact of globalization on communication practices, including the role of technology and media.
Module #14 Cultural Representation and Stereotyping Examining how cultural representation and stereotyping shape communication and perception.
Module #15 The Anthropology of Media Exploring the role of media in shaping cultural identity, values, and communication practices.
Module #16 Digital Culture and Communication Analyzing the impact of digital technologies on communication practices, including social media and online communities.
Module #17 Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Principles and strategies for effective cross-cultural negotiation and conflict resolution.
Module #18 Communication and Culture in the Workplace Applying anthropological perspectives to communication and culture in organizational settings.
Module #19 Cultural Competence in Communication Developing cultural competence in communication, including the importance of self-awareness and flexibility.
Module #20 Communication and Culture in Education Examining the role of culture in shaping educational experiences and communication practices.
Module #21 Health Communication and Culture Analyzing the impact of culture on health communication, including the role of cultural beliefs and values.
Module #22 Environmental Communication and Culture Exploring the relationship between environmental communication and cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
Module #23 Communication and Culture in Social Change The role of communication and culture in shaping and promoting social change.
Module #24 Case Studies in Communication and Culture In-depth analysis of real-world case studies illustrating the intersection of communication and culture.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Communication and Culture: Anthropological Perspectives career
