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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HON 220 - Soliya: Cross-Cultural Communication

Soliya’s Connect Program is a unique cross-cultural education program that enables college students in the US and predominantly Muslim countries in the Middle East to collaboratively explore the relationship between the US and Muslim World with the aim of improving intercultural awareness and understanding.  Participating students from across the globe literally see and hear one another in a rich and intimate online environment utilizing the latest in videoconferencing and online collaboration technology.  Recognizing the profound role of media in shaping young adults’ perceptions of other cultures, Soliya trains participating students to create and exchange video segments illustrating their perspectives on world events. 

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and GPA of 3.0 or better, or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Fall

Credits: 3