This course will introduce you to general themes, issues and perspectives associated with the study of intercultural communication. In exploring these issues, the presenters provide a brief introduction to the topic, a basic examination of important themes of culture and communication, two frameworks for viewing culture and examples from the presenters' research and life experience. We hope this project serves as a catalyst for thought and discussion regarding the challenges and opportunities associated with living in a diverse world.
Philip A. Thompsen, Ph.D. holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Thompsen is a scholar of media and communication technology. His scholarship has been published in a variety of formats, including book chapters, journal articles, conference proceedings, convention papers, panel presentations and various online resources. Scholarly journals that have published his articles include The Electronic Journal of Communication, Computers in Human Behavior, Et Cetera: A Review of General Semantics, Feedback and The Pennsylvania Communication Annual.
