First: it can refer to the communication, or
sometimes non-communication, of
international affairs by U.S. news media.
Typically this is called foreign
correspondence. 

Second, international communication can
refer to communication practices and systems
in nations around the world. Typically this is
called global journalism. 

Each meaning of international
communication has great interest and
importance. We'll explore both. 

Our objectives then are: 

1) To help you understand the social, political
and economic contexts surrounding the
practice of journalism, especially the ways in
which U.S. news media cover the world. 

2) To introduce you to different practices and
systems of journalism and mass media in
nations around the world.

3) Because you are taking an online class, you inenvitably will learn about . . . learning. You will be able to compare online and traditional learning. You will learn about how you learn.