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COMM 652: Diversity in the Workplace

Elective

Top Three Course Takeaways

  1. Understanding theories and concepts of diversity, prejudice, and equity in organizational contexts
  2. Examining organizational practices related to diversity
  3. Applying skills and best practices to effectively work with diverse internal and external entities

Course Topics

  • Intergroup Communication

  • Culture and Identity in Organizations

  • Bias and Inclusivity

  • Diversity and Group Membership in Organizations

  • International Organizational Contexts

Course Intensity:

Course Description

Examines diversity/differences at work, applying an intergroup communication approach intersecting diversity, identity, prejudice, inclusion and exclusion.

Explores the prominence of differences of social, moral, religious, racial, and familial group memberships in our everyday lives.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze social-psychological perspectives of professional diversity (e.g., stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, equity and inequity, and equality and inequality)

  • Examine and apply specific tools/skills useful in working with diverse internal and external publics

  • Apply critical thinking skills to complex workforce issues associated with human diversity and exclusion/inclusion

  • Utilize skills and best practices gained to assist in creating a more inclusive workplace environment
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