ICS 434X - Cross-Cultural Practicum Orientation

3 Credits
ARR

A directed study of the expectations of a cross-cultural experience, the journaling process to be employed during the practicum, and an initial study of the host country’s politics, economy, religion(s), value system, and other cultural features. Students will also study the status of missionary activity in the host country and will make an introductory analysis of the cultural values for behavior in the United States. A minimum of 100 hours will be dedicated to reading, researching, and reporting the findings. This course will be completed the semester before departing for the host country where the remainder of the practicum will be realized. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading. (Also ANT 434X)

Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credit hours of the Intercultural Studies major, including a minimum of 18 credit hours from the courses listed in the “Intercultural Studies” section of the Intercultural Studies major