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Institute for Intercultural Communication

@UofL

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New community outreach efforts underway today

Scholarly programs and research grown under

Dr. Margaret D'Sliva

IIC Founded by Dr. Robert St. Clair

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About the Institute for

Intercultural Communication

The mission of the Institute for Intercultural Communication (IIC) at the University of Louisville is to promote the study and practice of effective communication across cultural contexts and social groups by honoring varied identities and embracing cultural humility. All of our programs, outreach, and collaboration are funded by gifts. Please consider donating today!

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Why Intercultural Communication?

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At my job as a customer service associate, I often translate for Spanish speaking customers. I have to adjust my tone of voice and mannerisms in order to not come off as rude or insensitive.

Everyday I get to work along side others who have a different culture. I love learning new things about different cultures. It helps me understand what some people might need when I am talking to them.

Intercultural communication Is the process by which individuals from different cultures endeavor to create mutual meaning with one another.


Intercultural communication focuses on breaking down stereotypes, identifying personal biases, recognizing norms, and seeing others as equal in their humanity.


Intercultural communication is a broad and multifaceted concept.


Intercultural communication includes shared meaning making between races, nations, ethnicities, geographic regions, organizations, generations, neurotypes and more.

What We Do

Share Scholarship

We have sponsored:

  • International Film Series
  • Guest speakers from around the world
  • Intercultural Communication conferences

Engage Community

We interact with community by:

  • Recognizing outstanding intercultural communicators through our annual awards
  • Collaborating with community organizations in need of intercultural communication guidance

Conduct Research

We grow scientific knowledge by partnering with interdisciplinary researchers in need of:

  • Intercultural communication subject matter expertise
  • Technical assistance
  • Cultural perspectives for research protocols and grant proposal development


Join us

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We have independent study, practicum, and internship experiences available. Please inquire with us if you are interested in any of these learning opportunities.

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We are happy to consult or partner with you to help add an intercultural perspective to your research. Regardless of whether your research is local, regional, national or international, we're here to help. Please don't hesitate to contact us!

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We love to hear about strong intercultural communication that is happening in our communities. We welcome the development of community partnerships. Please contact us to further discuss partnership ideas.

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