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Language and Intercultural Relations

LIR Courses

Language and Intercultural Relations courses are offered in English.

LIR 100 - Global Models in Intercultural Relations

LIR 200 - Critical Practices in Intercultural Relations

LIR 204 - African Studies and Beyond

LIR 205 - Greek and Latin Keys to Academic English

LIR 207 - Translation as a Cultural Bridge

LIR 208 - Skateboarding as a Cultural Bridge

LIR 300 - Intercultural Negotiations

LIR 400 - Ethnographic Practices

LIR 800 - Topics in Intercultural Relations

LIR 901 - Directed Readings (French)

LIR 902 - Directed Readings (Spanish)

Course Spotlight: LIR 208 Skateboarding as a Cultural Bridge

LIR 208: Skateboarding as a Cultural Bridge Professor, John Barnes, giving a talk at The Summit Medway Open (external link) , an annual event that partners skateboarding with the urban arts in order to encourage youth to connect their passions with purpose. 

Thank you to The Summit for providing the video!

Learn about the creation of LIR208, which was created by Professor John Barnes and first taught in Winter 2025.