GEO 116W - Professional Global Awareness

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Heightens awareness of cross-cultural understandings. Develops strategies in building business relationships in the global market.

Prerequisite(s): High School GPA of 2.3 or higher OR completion of or concurrent enrollment in any ENG course, OR a Guided Self-Placement recommendation of ENG 111A, ENG 111C or higher AND a Guided Self- Placement recommendation of MTH 118AW or higher
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: Social Science
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate an awareness of cross-cultural concepts.
1. Identify the main social and economic characteristics of the twelve realms of the world.
2. Identify the common misunderstandings Americans have of people from diverse cultures and the similar misconceptions of Americans.
3. Identify the priorities, goals, or processes used as a basis for decision-making in cross-cultural interactions.
Identify strategies and techniques used in communications with multicultural business associates.
1. Identify effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques via personal contact, phone, e-mail, or writing.
2. Identify elements of culture shock when moving to and living in cross-cultural environment.
Perform writing tasks to promote learning.
Write effectively for a specific audience and purpose.
Demonstrate the learning of concepts through writing.