The purpose of this introductory course is to enable students to communicate more effectively within a variety of relationships and contexts. Students will develop a vocabulary of communication concepts and […]

Interpersonal communication is studied throughout this course to highlight psychological, social, cultural, and linguistic factors that influence communication patterns in close relationships. Discussions will blend research and theory with everyday […]

In this course, conflict is studied through a communication framework to better understand the mechanisms that prompt, escalate, and resolve human disputes. Theory and research investigating conflict processes and features […]

Dr. Kristen Cvancara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato.  She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in […]

We live in a global world.  Regardless of where you reside, your course of study or your intended career, you will be working and living with people who have different […]

In this globally-focused, upper level course, we will: SEE a variety of films from several different cultural locations; ANALYZE these media “texts” within their sociopolitical, cultural, and historical “contexts;” EVALUATE […]

SPCM 436, “Conflict Management & Communication,” examines theoretical and practical issues concerning conflict management, communication, and power in various social environments. The course has six major objectives/goals/intended learning outcomes: (1) […]

SPCM 434, “Intercultural Communication” is designed to increase students’ knowledge about communicating with members of cultures other than their own. The course has six major objectives: (1) to acquaint students […]

Dr. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager is excited to serve on a Semester at Sea voyage again. As Global Faculty, she teaches in the areas of Intercultural and International Communication/Global Studies, Conflict Management […]

The course design is to help students become more aware of the processes and dynamics of interpersonal communication in a variety of cultural/global contexts. A mentor of mine at the […]

You have likely heard phrases such as “global diversity” and “international/intercultural communication” discussed at work, school, or even on the evening news. In an ever-increasing global and technological world, diversity […]

Regardless of your field of study or ultimate career trajectory you are more than likely to engage in deep interpersonal and professional relationships with people whose cultural background is significantly […]

Regardless of your field of study or ultimate career trajectory you are more than likely to engage in deep interpersonal and professional relationships with people whose cultural background is significantly […]

This course explores narrative and documentary cinematic traditions, aesthetic forms of artistic practice, and transcultural modes of storytelling across the globe. Students learn theoretical approaches to understanding film as world […]

Eric Aoki is an Intercultural and Interpersonal Communication professor with a passion for learning about people, cultural practices, cultural spaces, and communication. He began his career as an Assistant Professor […]