May 13, 2025  
Rensselaer Catalog 2009-2010 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  Degrees Offered
  Academic Calendar
  Information Directory
  Rensselaer in Brief
  Educational Programs and Resources
  Research Resources and Centers
  Student Life
  Admissions
  Financial Aid
  Tuition and Fees
  Academic Information and Regulations
  Interdisciplinary Studies
  Schools & Departments
  Schools
  Departments
  Programs
  Subject Codes
  Courses
  Administration
  Named Professorships
  The Faculty
  My Portfolio
HELP
Rensselaer Catalog 2009-2010 [Archived Catalog]

Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

COMM 6400 - Cross-Cultural Graphics

This course examines the role of user research in visual communication.  Readings in cross-cultural communication theory generate discussions on how culture affects the interpretation of visual language–that includes text and graphics.  Students analyze the important role of graphics in cross-cultural communication and develop heuristics for the creation and use of effective cross-cultural graphics.

When Offered: Fall term annually.



Cross Listed: Cross-listed with COMM 4400. Students cannot obtain credit for both courses.

Credit Hours: 3


Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)