Speech Communication 126 – Intercultural CommunicationFall 2017
Section71443 Friday 9:00-11:50 Room 1630
GENERAL INFORMATION
Instructor:Ann Gross
Office:Rm.1030 “L” - Mon. 12:30-1:30, Wed. 12:30-2:00, Thurs. 1:30-3:00;
Fri. 12:00-1:00, and by apt.
Tel. # (707) 256-7742
Email: (Identify yourself in the subject line.)
Text/Materials:
- Martin and Nakayama, Experiencing Intercultural Communication (Sixth Edition), copy on reserve in the library
- Intercultural Development Inventory (on-line, self-assessment)
Course Objectives: The purposes of this class are to increase your understanding of the factors affecting intercultural communication and to improve your ability to communicate with individuals of diverse cultures. We will examine the impacts of culture on our own and others’ perceptions, values, belief systems, norms, and verbal and nonverbal communication patterns.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate cultural self-knowledge by identifying the impacts of culture on one’s own cultural world views, values, beliefs, norms and communication patterns.
- Utilize an understanding of intercultural competence (knowledge, skills and mindset) to communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally in intercultural contexts.
General Guidelines:
-Attendance andDropping the Course: Students are expected to attend every class for the entire class period. If you must miss a class, contact me to have the absence excused. While the instructor may drop any student who misses more thanone class, it is your responsibility to make sure a drop has been recorded if you intend to drop the course. The last day to drop without a “W” is Sept. 1, with a “W” is Nov. 10.
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-Accommodations: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a learning disability should contact Diagnostic Learning Services to schedule an appointment with a Learning Disabilities Specialist (Rm. 1766). Students requiring accommodations for physical or other disabilities should contact the Counseling Department.
-PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE DATE DUE; LATE PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND MISSED GROUP DISCUSSIONS CANNOT BE MADE UP. If an emergency prevents you from turning in an assignment, you must contact the instructor before the assignment is late to discuss a possible time extension.
-ALWAYS TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE! (This includes no texting!) Any student using a phone will lose it until the end of the class period, so don’t do it! If you need to be contactable by phone during the class you must let me know before class starts.
-Laptop computers may only be used for taking notes. Any other use during class time is prohibited.
-Don’t Plagiarize! Plagiarizing includes using material (direct wording, ideas, etc.) from another source without citing the source. Plagiarized assignments will receive zero credit and students who plagiarize may be reported to the Vice President of Student Services. (See Student Handbook)
-Students are responsible for all class information and assignments, whether or not they are in class. Save all your graded papers until you receive your final course grade. My reply is your receipt for a paper turned in by email – save it! Please note that the syllabus, including activities and due dates, is subject to change without further notice.
Assignments:Percentage of Final GradeYour Points*
Garfinkeling Exercise10
Stereotypes Paper10
DIEK Exercises – 5 @ 3 pts.15
Intercultural Interactions20
Four Cultures Exercise 5
Cultural Self-Assessment Paper30
Final Discussion (w/ 3 response papers)10
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100Total
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*Fill in your points for each assignment as it is returned. To calculate your mid-semester grade at any point, add up the points you have received and divide by the total possible points to that date. The percentage will correspond to the point scale below:
Grading:
90-100 A80-89 B70-79 C60-69 DBelow 60 F
SYLLABUS
DateTopicAssignment Due
8 /18Orientation;Definitions, Cultural Check InPp. 31-41
ICImperativesChapter 1
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25IC Imper.; IDI On-line Self-Assess. – Room 1772
InterculturalDevelopment Continuum
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9/ 1IDC and IDI; Norms
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8Garfinkeling; World Views (K&S)Pp. 41-47
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15Cultural Value Dimensions (Hofstede)Pp. 47-51
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22Garfinkeling Ex. Discusson.; HistoriesGarfinkeling Paper Due
Group Intercultural Interactions Assign.Chapter 3
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29DIEK Exercise; IdentityChapter 4
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10/ 6IdentityExercise; Stereotypes; Video
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13Bias, Video; Prejudice, Power, Privilege,Cult. Self-Assess. Pt. I Due
Discrimination
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20Language; Communication StylesStereotypes Paper Due, Chapt. 5
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27Gendered Communication – Video;
High/LowContext
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DateTopicAssignment Due
11/ 3Nonverbal CommunicationChapter 6
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10Veterans Day – No Class
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17Conflict Styles; Intercult. Interact. Disc.Intercult. Interact. Paper Due
Chapter 8
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25Thanksgiving Break – No Class
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12/ 1Four Cultures Exercise; Culture ShockFour Cult. Ex. Resp. Due
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8Video- Pt.s 1, 2Cult. Self-Assess. Pt’s I, II Due
VideoResponse #1 Due
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Final Class Discussion(withResponsePapers #2,3):
Friday, December 15, 8:00-9:30