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Culture and Communication

This 3-course certificate helps you explore how culture, storytelling, and communication shape society🤝💬—and how to use them to lead with purpose and impact.

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Shape the culture. Strengthen the message. Lead with intent.

This certificate explores how language, literature, performance, and public speaking shape and reflect cultural values across time. Students will develop critical thinking🧠, analytical writing, and presentation skills through the study of English literature, the history of theater and performance, and the art of persuasive communication. 📢

With a focus on cultural awareness and expression, learners will gain the tools 🔧to interpret, create, and present ideas with impact in both academic and professional contexts.✨

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3
Courses in the program
$300
A month tuition subscription
4
Months estimated time to completion
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English Literature

📖 Explore major works of English literature from the medieval period to today, examining how storytelling💬 reflects and influences historical, social, and cultural movements. 


Great Performances and History

🔭Discover the role of theater, film, and television in shaping Western culture by studying influential performances from ancient Greek drama to modern media. Analyze how key works reflect and impact societal values, artistic trends, and political contexts.


Public Speaking and Presentations

🏗️Build confidence and communication skills by learning to craft and deliver impactful presentations for diverse audiences in both live and virtual settings. 📣


English Literature

This course takes you on a journey through English literature—from the medieval era to modern day—exploring powerful stories, timeless themes, and unforgettable voices. You’ll dive into poetry, short stories, novels, and plays across diverse historical periods and cultural perspectives. 

 

Great Performances and History

This course explores the evolution of theater, film, and television as powerful reflections of societal values, cultural shifts, and historical change. From ancient Greek tragedies to modern multimedia productions, students will examine how performance art both shapes and responds to the world around it.🌎

 

Public Speaking and Presentations

🎓This course equips students with the skills and confidence to craft and deliver impactful presentations📣 across a variety of settings—whether in-person or virtual. Learn how to engage audiences, structure content, and communicate ideas with clarity and persuasion. 

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Why this certificate matters

🎭 Communicate Across Cultures

Whether you’re in education, media, or public service, this certificate helps you understand how stories, performance, and speech shape the way we see the world—and each other. Gain the cultural awareness and communication skills to lead with empathy, impact, and authenticity in a world defined by connection. 👥

🗣️ Craft and deliver powerful messages that resonate across diverse audiences and platforms📧.

🧠 Equips you with skills to analyze texts, presentations, and performances through historical, social, and political lenses

🎓 Fully stackable toward your degree at Newstate U
💻 100% online, flexible, and just $300/month

English Literature

💡 Through close reading, thoughtful analysis, and open discussion, you’ll strengthen your critical thinking and deepen your appreciation for literary art. 🌍💭 You'll also explore the historical, social, and cultural forces that have shaped literature through the ages.

Expect to engage with the material through reading responses, analytical essays, and lively class discussions that bring the texts—and your insights—to life. 💬📝

✨ What You’ll Learn:
🧠 🔍 Examine themes, characters, and literary techniques in assigned readings
📚 Analyze and interpret literary works from different eras and cultures
🗣️ Defend your interpretations with clarity and confidence
📝 Write analytical essays that reveal the deeper meaning in texts
📖 Understand the historical, social, and cultural contexts behind major literary movements and works

🎯 Perfect For:
Product creators, brand strategists, service designers, and CX leaders who want to drive innovation people actually want.

Great Performances and History

From ancient Greek tragedies to modern multimedia productions, students will examine how performance art both shapes and responds to the world around it.

📘 What You’ll Learn:
🎬 Major theatrical periods and movements, from classical drama to contemporary performance
🌍 How plays, films, and TV reflect political, social, and cultural contexts
🎭 Techniques for analyzing performances, staging, and artistic choices
🌟 Insight into the works of influential playwrights, directors, and actors
🧠 Research and critical thinking skills rooted in historical and cultural analysis
💡 A deeper appreciation of theater and performance as tools of cultural expression

🎯 Perfect For: Performers, educators, history buffs, and anyone interested in the cultural impact of storytelling through performance.



Public Speaking and Presentations

Through guided practice and feedback, students will learn how to engage audiences, structure content, and communicate ideas with clarity and persuasion.

📘 What You’ll Learn:
🗣️ How to write and organize speeches tailored to specific audiences and goals
💬 Techniques for delivering presentations with confidence, clarity, and presence
🖥️ The effective use of visual aids and technology to enhance communication
😌 Strategies for managing public speaking anxiety and building stage presence
🔄 Adapting messaging for different formats, platforms, and cultural contexts
🧩 How to give and receive constructive feedback to continuously improve

🎯 Perfect For: Aspiring leaders, educators, professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their communication and presentation skills.

Why choose Newstate University?

🚀 At Newstate University, we break away from outdated traditions to deliver education that’s truly designed for the modern professional 💼.

✅ We offer flexible, stackable programs that let you build the skills you need as you go, saving you time ⏳ while aligning directly with your career goals 🎯.

🤖 Newstate is all about practical, real-world learning—no filler, no fluff—just cutting-edge tools, innovative approaches like AI integration, and credentials that actually make a difference in today’s workforce 📈.

💡 It’s the perfect choice for those who want to future-proof their career without wasting a second ⏰ or a dollar 💰. In other words, it’s the perfect choice for you!