COMM 300:
International Sojourning

Preparing for
the journey
What will you learn?
Course Objectives:​
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Describe the nature of a sojourn and its circumstances
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Identify specific communicative processes in sojourning
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Demonstrate the role of intercultural communications in sojourning
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Identify obstacles to intercultural communication and strategies for dealing with them
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Demonstrate the role of travel narrative in the traveler's imagination
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Identify the role of media representations on sojourners expectations
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Employ specific media (travel writing, cultural film, music) to prepare for international travel
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Identify and utilize digital tools related to international sojourning
get out and explore
Course Description: The course uses ideas developed by communication scholars to explore challenges in preparing for an international sojourn, living in a different culture, and returning home. International sojourning is informed by two main traditions in communication scholarship: interpersonal communication and media studies. The course is grounded in communication research, but also uses popular media – such as travel writing, fiction, narrative and non-fiction film, music, and online media -- as a means of understanding ourselves and the ‘other.’ This course also investigates practical issues for the modern traveler, including review and practice with mobile digital applications
Prerequisites: junior standing or permission of instructor.
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For questions about registering for Capstone, please reach out to Dr. Nicholas.

