A. Knowledge aims:

1. To identify the definitions of intercultural communication

2. To understand the five forms of Intercultural communication.

3. To understand four elements in the study of intercultral communication

4. To understand the differences of family values between Chinese and Americans. 

B. Ability aim:

To analyze the concrete cases in intercultural communication

C. Emotion and value aims: 

1. To enhance culture confidence in Chinese culture;

2. To respect foreign cultures;

3. To be tolerant of the misunderstanding of other people.