Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Inequality/Inequity and International Education

In this course students critically consider the goals, design, and experience of international and intercultural education. Using case studies, the course examines the role that race, class, and power play in international education and focuses on how identity, institutional biography, and culture structure interpretations and interactions in cross-cultural contexts. Students gain the frameworks and skills necessary to design and implement culturally-responsive international and intercultural education programs. Designed for prospective international trainers, program managers, and educators, the focus is on the educational arena, but the course is broadly applicable for anyone planning to work in diverse environments.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Developing Budget Models for International Programs

This course presents a number of different funding models and provides students with the skills needed to construct a viable financial plan for developing an international program initiative. It includes how to construct financial models in support of an international educational initiative, how to build a budget model for an exchange program, dual/joint degree program, or study abroad models and leverage existing institutional resources in support of the initiative.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Personal and Organizational Security in the Global Age

This course shares effective personal security strategies for students who envision moving into a highly mobile and international life and career. The basics of personal security, the dynamics of safety and security across cultures, and the phenomena of coping with business security threats on an office and organizational level are covered. Students take away a personal security strategy and an awareness of the dynamics of coping with personal and organizational crises in international settings. Meets with SIS-033 901.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Cross Cultural Negotiating in a Post-Global World

Negotiating effectively is a critical area of human endeavor, and in today's global world, an essential activity that is profoundly affected by culture. Simply put, different cultures negotiate differently and interculturalists at all levels today must master both the discipline of positive negotiating and culture's impact on the process. This course looks at both negotiation and cultural theory in today's global environment, and provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills at both by using role plays and other techniques. Meets with SIS-033 902.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Intercultural Management Institute (IMI) Conference

The 14th Annual IMI Conference is a two-day interactive dialogue and debate on the dynamic field of intercultural management and communication, bringing together business, education, and training professionals in a exploration of global business management, training methodologies, global organizational development, and conflict management, as well as other compelling and timely topics. A unique opportunity for professional development, the IMI Conference is both academic and applicable to current topics in cross-cultural communication and training. Diverse program offerings include lectures, panel discussions, interactive simulation exercises, and roundtables. Meets with SIS-033 903.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Washington Diplomatic Tradecraft

Embassies in Washington face a unique challenge as they try to advocate and advance their national interests to the complex community that influences and makes U.S. foreign policy. This course describes and analyzes the actors in the national security process, including traditional institutions such the National Security Council (NSC), U.S. State Department, Department of Defense (DOD), other agencies, and Congress; it describes the important role played by non-governmental actors, including think tanks and the media. It also offers practical advice on how to work the process, with case studies and experiential, hands-on exercises in key diplomatic skills, including targeting key interlocutors, building contacts, and crafting a public diplomacy strategy. Meets with SIS-033 904.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

International Negotiations: UNCRPD

This online course provides an in-depth overview of negotiations techniques for track one and track two diplomacy. Students are first given a short introduction to multi-party negotiations; three-dimensional negotiation; international and global negotiations; and apparently intractable conflicts. Then students get a comprehensive overview on negotiations regarding the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Meets with SIS-633 011OL SIS-633 014OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

International Negotiations: UNCRPD

This online course provides an in-depth overview of negotiations techniques for track one and track two diplomacy. Students are first given a short introduction to multi-party negotiations; three-dimensional negotiation; international and global negotiations; and apparently intractable conflicts. Then students get a comprehensive overview on negotiations regarding the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Open only to students in the MA in International Affairs: Comparative and International Disability Policy. Meets with SIS-633 009OL SIS-633 014OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

International Negotiations: UNCRPD

This online course provides an in-depth overview of negotiations techniques for track one and track two diplomacy. Students are first given a short introduction to multi-party negotiations; three-dimensional negotiation; international and global negotiations; and apparently intractable conflicts. Then students get a comprehensive overview on negotiations regarding the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Open only to students in the MA in International Affairs: Comparative and International Disability Policy. Meets with SIS-633 009OL SIS-633 011OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Project Evaluation

Project evaluation is a critical component in designing and operating effective projects and accomplishing policy goals. This online course is an introduction to the elements of policy and project analysis for project managers, especially in the field of disability policy. Normative criteria for project evaluation, systematic strategies for assessing and measuring the effects of project elements and policy changes, logistics, and limitations are the focal points of the course. Meets with SIS-633 012OL SIS-633 015OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Project Evaluation

Project evaluation is a critical component in designing and operating effective projects and accomplishing policy goals. This online course is an introduction to the elements of policy and project analysis for project managers, especially in the field of disability policy. Normative criteria for project evaluation, systematic strategies for assessing and measuring the effects of project elements and policy changes, logistics, and limitations are the focal points of the course. Open only to students in the MA in International Affairs: Comparative and International Disability Policy. Meets with SIS-633 010OL SIS-633 015OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Project Evaluation

Project evaluation is a critical component in designing and operating effective projects and accomplishing policy goals. This online course is an introduction to the elements of policy and project analysis for project managers, especially in the field of disability policy. Normative criteria for project evaluation, systematic strategies for assessing and measuring the effects of project elements and policy changes, logistics, and limitations are the focal points of the course. Open only to students in the MA in International Affairs: Comparative and International Disability Policy. Meets with SIS-633 010OL SIS-633 012OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Contextual English II

This online course provides advanced contextual English language support for non-native speakers in conducting policy research and analysis in the field of disability policy. Focus is on reading and critiquing policy papers, analyzing rhetorical structures in policy communications, mastering content-specific public policy vocabulary, and improving overall structure and fluency of written academic and professional communication. Open only to students in the MA in International Affairs: Comparative and International Disability Policy. Meets with SIS-633 016OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Contextual English II

This online course provides advanced contextual English language support for non-native speakers in conducting policy research and analysis in the field of disability policy. Focus is on reading and critiquing policy papers, analyzing rhetorical structures in policy communications, mastering content-specific public policy vocabulary, and improving overall structure and fluency of written academic and professional communication. Open only to students in the MA in International Affairs: Comparative and International Disability Policy. Meets with SIS-633 013OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

International Negotiations: UNCRPD

This online course provides an in-depth overview of negotiations techniques for track one and track two diplomacy. Students are first given a short introduction to multi-party negotiations; three-dimensional negotiation; international and global negotiations; and apparently intractable conflicts. Then students get a comprehensive overview on negotiations regarding the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Meets with SIS-633 009OL SIS-633 011OL SIS-633 014OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

IMI UAE Diplomatic Training

This training program focuses on cross-cultural communication, leadership, organizational management, public relations, and negotiation. Participants prepare for diplomatic careers by engaging in an intensive curriculum centered on practical experiential and hands-on learning, as well as lecture and theory in the classroom.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Project Evaluation

Project evaluation is a critical component in designing and operating effective projects and accomplishing policy goals. This online course is an introduction to the elements of policy and project analysis for project managers, especially in the field of disability policy. Normative criteria for project evaluation, systematic strategies for assessing and measuring the effects of project elements and policy changes, logistics, and limitations are the focal points of the course. Meets with SIS-633 010OL SIS-633 012OL SIS-633 015OL.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Connecting Theory with Practice

It's one thing to write a proposal, design a study, or develop a program. It's another to make it viable, with a real chance of getting funded and ultimately working. This interactive course covers four key steps in developing a workable theory of change, combined with hands-on practice for each step and plenty of group feedback along the way. The theory-of-change process can be used to help clarify what any initiative is trying to accomplish, identify critical barriers to change and surface assumptions about what's likely to work, what isn't, and why. Meets with SIS-033 901.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Crisis Public Diplomacy

In times of international crisis, public diplomats often serve as first responders bearing two vital responsibilities: to reactively inform concerned publics of facts on the ground and to proactively shape public perceptions so that events may be seen in a certain light. This course introduces students to the high-stakes environment of managing crises under the intense scrutiny of international audiences. Under the guidance of experienced facilitators using simulations based on real events, it develops appreciation for the advantages and challenges of dealing with a multiplicity of actors with access to information in real time, and the increased frequency of private-public collaborations in crisis management. Meets with SIS-033 902.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Intercultural Leadership Competence

This is an intensive course for individuals engaged in or aspiring to a leadership role in a global, cross-cultural setting. The course addresses important cross-cultural aspects of global leadership and related subjects such as diversity management, teamwork, decision making, and negotiations. Drawing from real-life international work situations and challenges, students are exposed to case studies and small-group activities designed to articulate and reconcile cross-cultural business/organizational dilemmas. Meets with SIS-033 903.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Building Mediator Capacity in a Multicultural Context

This course is designed for students and professionals who are preparing to work or are already working in multicultural environments including schools, NGOs, corporations, and government agencies. To successfully tackle the challenges of today's multicultural academic and professional landscape, individuals must be able to facilitate difficult conversations and manage conflict effectively. Building the capacity to mediate successfully with differing cultural perspectives is a critical component for creating and maintaining sustainable relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. This interactive workshop provides students with essential cross-cultural conflict management skills for building collaborative relationships when working with individuals and groups in conflict. Using hands-on exercises and simulation role-plays, students identify and analyze personal approaches to conflict, increase their cross-cultural competency, build their capacity as mediators, facilitators, and problem-solvers, and learn to transform conflict into opportunity. Meets with SIS-033 904.

Course Level: Graduate

Selected Topics in International Communication (1-3)

Intercultural Training and Facilitation

What does it mean to be a "trainer"? What are the skills necessary to be effective with diverse populations, including children? Effective intercultural training must first be effective training. This course reviews the unique combination of skills necessary for effective and responsible intercultural training with an experienced practitioner and provides participants with an opportunity to work on training designs for a variety of intercultural training challenges. Meets with SIS-033 905.