Riipen
Log in Sign up

Intercultural Communication

COM 236
Closed
Coe College
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Antonio Spikes He / Him
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
(2)
2
Timeline
  • March 18, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
3/3 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Social media marketing Communications Community engagement Education Social justice
Skills
research writing
Learner goals and capabilities

Do you want to foster improved communication in your company? Bring on students from Coe College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience.


Learners in this course will learn to navigate, challenge, and embrace diversity through effective and ethical communication.


Who We Are:

Our learners are eager to explore the nuances of communication in diverse contexts. They are passionate about honing their skills to communicate responsibly and effectively across cultures and audiences.


Our Ideal Partner:

We seek passionate business owners committed to fostering intercultural communication. Ideal projects encompass clear business problem statements, whether research-oriented, task-based, or a blend of both. We value partners willing to negotiate project scopes, fostering a mutually beneficial collaboration.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
16 learners
Project
30 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
  • March 18, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 26, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Producing marketing resources and campaigns with a social justice/advocacy mission (housing insecurity, food insecurity, poverty)
  • Contributing to DEI training courses
  • Developing effective messaging for marginalized groups


Past projects include:

  • Creating communications for the YMCA's summer programming
  • Presenting researched findings on housing insecurity to a local housing board


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?