The emphasis is on learning and applying principles of visual and graphic design, including perception, recall, and motivational impact of visual images, composition, and color. Students use Park School labs and facilities. As our economy becomes more global, it is essential for organizations to consider the impact of cultural differences when designing instructional, promotional, and management communications. This on-line course covers the theory and practice of intercultural communication, focusing on the way that key organizational messages and communication systems are constructed and managed. Case studies, as well as opportunities to interact on-line with communication and training managers working within international contexts, are provided.
Students write a short research paper on one aspect of global training or communication.
Students enrolled in this course are expected to have access to the Internet for extended periods, either at home or in a College computer lab. Some of the course material will require that you have JAVA installed and active, and you may also need to download and install one or more plug-in applications in your browser details will be provided by your instructor. The goal of this course is for current and future trainers and educators to become familiar with systems thinking and the process of designing the potential for change and adaptability into their systems. They will discuss readings on relevant systemic change and learning theories, as well as explore strategies, tactics, and resources for designing systemic change. Collaboratively, they will experience the process of designing and facilitating systemic change activities.