Communicating with Diverse Audiences
Explore what drives the way you communicate and develop communication strategies for successful communication in diverse settings.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for professionals looking to improve their ability to communicate across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
Recommended for learners age 16+
What topics will you cover?
During this course you will cover the following subjects:
Week 1: The role of culture and language in communication
Week 2: Language and unconscious bias
Week 3: Using English as a lingua franca with speakers from different linguistic backgrounds
Week 4: Using language to establish interpersonal relationships
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Describe the layers and facets of culture and of other possible influences on communication practices
Assess which factors influence how they and others communicate
Reflect critically on their own and others’ communicative behaviours to avoid unconscious bias
Describe different varieties of English and reflect critically on their own position as an English speaker
Apply a range of new strategies to establish rapport and achieve desired goals
Explain how language can be used to build interpersonal relationships
