Students will explore how diverse underlying cultural orientations and patterns influence communication behaviors within and between cultures. Theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication will be addressed with a focus on how students can become interculturally competent communicators. Covers all types of interviewing and process of dyadic communication. This course introduces the skills and techniques of the creative dramatics process to classroom teachers at the pre-school, grade school, junior high and high school levels for use in all curriculum areas. The format includes explanation, demonstration and discussion of the games, improvisational experiences, role play, storytelling, puppetry, and other educational exercises used in the classroom setting.
Major emphasis is placed on incorporating creative drama as a process to facilitate learning.
Recommended EDU 221.