Exploring Languages and Cultures

Explore the multiple relationships between languages and cultures. In this free course you will learn about the benefits and challenges of meeting people from different cultures and the ways in which language and human communities shape each other. You will look at the role of intercultural competence at the workplace, reflect on the use of English as lingua franca in international contexts, and get a flavour of the skills involved in language-related professions such as translation and interpreting.

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Date:
2020-11-20
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Institution:
CSU-MERLOT
Subjects:
Culture, Diversity, Language, human community

Industry / Occupation

Industry Sector:
Developmental Education
Occupation:
All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Credit Type:
  • Non-Credit
Credential Type:
  • Other
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
14 Hours
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

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Creative Commons License
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