Cross-cultural understanding implies the ability to appreciate another culture in its own right and in multiple dimensions of its complexity, including social organization, social and political expression, individual behavior, values, religion, aesthetics, language and communication, physical environment, economy, material culture, history, dynamics of change, and extent of participation in the global community. Global awareness represents the knowledge of physical, political, and cultural geography; cross-cultural understanding refers more specifically to the structure and dynamics of cultures and to the interactions among them. Students seeking a baccalaureate degree will satisfy this component of the core through:
* May also fufill Social Inquiry requirement (one course may not be used to satisfy both requirements)
Note: Students in the College of Arts and Sciences must take one of the courses listed above; students in other schools should refer to the curriculum guides for information about recommended cross-cultural options.
© University of Indianapolis • 1400 East Hanna Avenue • Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 • U.S.A.
(317) 788-3219 • 800-232-8634 • registrar.uindy.edu • registrar@uindy.edu