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**__ Intercultural Communication 322: What is this class and assignment all about? __**  The intercultural communication course is designed to assist students in developing their knowledge and skills in communicating with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles and practices of intercultural communication. Issues of culture, co-cultures, perception, values, beliefs, worldview, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, culture shock, cultural adaptation, dialects, multilingualism, ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice, and intercultural communication competence are discussed. The emphasis in this class is on doing intercultural communication, not just reading about intercultural communication. Thoughtful reflection and articulation of insights and ideas are critical components of this course. This semester project paper was designed to give students the opportunity to exercise and express their own knowledge about intercultural communication.