EPS 199 – Leadership in Global Engagement

Students interested in leadership and global citizenry who would like the opportunity to interact with students from another country should consider this College of Education course.  One of the highlights of this course will be submission of a project to the Campus Undergraduate Research Symposium in April. 
EPS 199: Leadership in Global Engagement (Spring only)
Credit: 3 hours
Meets on Wednesdays 4-5:50
CRN # 60822
Course focuses on interactive exchange experiences between University of Illinois students and  students from the University of Macau Honours College.  The purpose of the course is to provide students with a platform to engage in discussions and projects that explore aspects of leadership, communication, and intercultural encounters.  Topics explored in this course include individualist and collectivist cultures; public and private behaviors; projections of cultural similarities; cultural conformity; stress in intercultural encounters; communication styles; generalizations and stereotypes; rank and power, ethnocentrism; family relationships; dealing with conflict; and being an effective intercultural communicator.  The course has a limited enrollment of undergraduate students.
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