CSIT 120 Diversity in a Technological Society

OER Outline
CCOS to be met:

1. describe the impact of technology on globalization and the changing cultural landscape;  
2. define basic diversity terms;   
3. identify barriers for diverse populations and the solutions to overcome them;   
4. identify barriers to effective communication in a global society;   
5. examine the implications of diversity on project management;   
11. discuss the global impact of social media;   

Chapter I: Globalization
 1.1: impact of technology on globalization
 1.2: impact of globalization on the cultural landscape of the US

Chapter II: Diversity Barriers

 2.1: definition of diversity
 2.2: barriers faced by diverse populations in society
 2.3: personal and social barriers
 2.4: diversity barriers - stereotype, prejudice, discrimination, ethnocentrism
 2.5: solutions to overcome diversity barriers

Chapter III: Communication

 3.1: how do communication and culture interrelate
 3.2: implications of electronic communication
 3.3: barriers to effective communication

Chapter IV: Project Management 

 4.1: significance of teams
 4.2: virtual teaming
 4.3: leadership in a cultural context
 4.4: implications of diversity in teaming and leadership
 4.5: challenges of a multicultural team
 4.6: solution to challenges of a multicultural team

Chapter V: Social Media

 5.1: define social networking.
 5.2: benefits of diverse social networks
 5.3: diversity issues in online social networking