Strategies for Effective Intercultural Communication

This course can be applied to the UBC Certificate in Intercultural Studies and UBC Micro-certificate in Diversity and Inclusion.

Take your intercultural understanding to the next level and build essential skills and practices to create welcoming spaces for all.

In this course, you will:

• Learn how diverse cultures and worldviews, including your own, affect communication and how you can develop skills to navigate cultural differences with more ease and confidence.
• Gain critical communication skills in dialogue with co-learners and facilitators to challenge cultural barriers and build inclusive practices in both local and international settings.
• Strengthen your intercultural leadership, cultural intelligence, and adaptation skills in diverse cultural contexts working with individuals, in collaboration, and within systems.
• Find out how power imbalances can impact interactions and discover practical tools to reduce misunderstandings and strengthen inclusivity within the workplace and community.

Course format

The format of this course is 100% online and asynchronous. One week prior to the start of the course, an email will be sent to all registered students containing instructions on how to access the online Learning Management System.