May 26, 2026  
2026 - 2027 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog 
    
2026 - 2027 Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Catalog
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SPC 120 - Intercultural Communications


Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course is an introduction to the principles of intercultural communication. In this course, you will examine and identify the impact of culture on personal identity and the communication process. You will gain the knowledge necessary to understand how your culture impacts your communication and develop the skills necessary to communicate with diverse audiences in a variety of communication contexts. No This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Cultural/Historical Perspectives Area.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Examine the complexities of intercultural communication.
  • Identify what culture is, how it shapes identity, and its influence on various communication processes.
  • Evaluate challenges inherent to intercultural communication contexts.
  • Develop appropriate strategies for coping with and adapting to various intercultural communication challenges. 



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