Syllabus - Distance Learning Hybrid (aka simplified "green sheet") for ICS 7 /Spch 7 (Intercultural Communication)
Each unit includes an online reading, an online discussion and an online review quiz (see above).
Required Materials / Internet Access:
Course Packet (CP) for Intercultural Communication – McNulty (about $10.00). Information on how to purchase announced at first meeting… not sold through the De Anza Bookstore.
NOTE: NO TEXT BOOK needed. All readings will be online or handouts. The CP contains materials needed for in-class activities.
Internet Access is needed for course. High speed access is highly recommended, though not essential. You must be able to log on several times each week. Online Discussions will run for 7 days, online Midterm and Final for 4 days (3-4 in Summer). Navigation of Catalyst online learning software will be demonstrated at first meeting.
Course Skill Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
a) Separate fact from interpretation and evaluation when describing others’ behaviors
b) Define and give examples of the major values / world views which guide human behavior around the globe
c) Explain the impact on IC of ethnocentrism, prejudice and discrimination, privilege, colonial history and historical oppression.
d) Demonstrate a working knowledge of key concepts and terms used to analyze intercultural communication
e) Demonstrate decisive, reflective and receptive communication styles so as to be appropriate and effective in different cultural contexts
f) Modify spoken English when communicating with English language learners
g) Leverage bicultural skills and/or state the advantages of culture code switching
h) Coach others in alternative communication behaviors to facilitate effective intercultural interaction
Assignments Scoring:
Online Discussions (50 points ea. x 5)...250
Skills Activities in class ....150
Discussion of Presentations in class...50
Key Learnings Paper...100
Presentation...225
Midterm ... 100
Final Exam ...125
TOTAL...1000
Extra Credit options:
Geography Quiz (in-class)... 50
Various Values forms (30-50)
First Presentations
Additional extra credit opportunities may be announced.
For more information on course assignments and design, see link to left: ICS 7 / Spch 7 On-Campus Class
Weekly Schedule
Summer will cover same material in same sequence, in 6 weeks. Summer class will meet on campus one night / week)
NOTE: On-campus meeting schedule for DL section varies from quarter to quarter depending on seasonal holidays, but will be roughly every other week.
Each unit includes an online reading, an online discussion and an online review quiz (see above).
WEEK 1
Meeting #1 (on-campus - 3.5 hours, required)
Greensheet (materials, objectives, policies), Student introductions and team building, Online navigation practiced, Native language interference activity, Key concepts in Communication and IC.
WEEK 2
Unit 1: Introduction to IC, American Values, IC Relationships
Online Discussion: Unit 1
WEEK 3
Unit 2: Culture in Context: Business
--Work on Presentation with Partner
Meeting #2 on-campus, 3.5 hours, required)
Quiz Tool introduced, Discussion Styles Skills activity, International English skills activity,Presentations Introduced - Begin to work w/ partner,
Online Discussion: Unit 2
WEEK 4
Unit 3: Language and Culture
Online Discussion: Unit 3
WEEK 5
Meeting #3 (on-campus, 3.5 hours, required. Skills activities: Neutral description, Observable behavior description,
Assignments:
Meet w/ Presentation Partner.
WEEK 6
Work on presentation with partner.
WEEK 7
Unit 4: Nonverbal Communication + Conflict Across Cultures
Midterm Exam(online, covers Units 1-4)
--Work on Presentation with Partner
Meeting #4 (on-campus, 3.5 hours, required)
Meet with presentation partner, Extra credit student presentations, Skills activities: Neutral description, Observable behavior description, Conflict styles activity, Nonverbal behaviors coaching, Video analysis
Online Discussion: Unit 4
WEEK 8
Unit 5: Ethnocentrism, History, Privilege, Cultural Hierarchies
Assignments:
--Presentation Write Up due
Online Discussion: Unit 5
WEEK 9
Unit 6: Identity, Gay Culture, Biculturalism, Transitions
Assignments:
--Practice Presentation with Partner
Meeting #5 (on-campus, 3.5 hours, required)
Student Presentations, Culture Shock (transitions) discussion, Video Analysis, Interrupting Prejudice Skills Activity.
WEEK 10
Online Discussion: Unit 6
WEEK 11
Unit 7: Culture in Contexts: Health Care OR Education (student choice) + Popular Culture
Assignments:
--Practice Presentation with Partner
Meeting #6(on-campus, 3.5 hours, required)
Student Presentations, Multicultural Potluck
Online Discussion: Unit 7
WEEK 12
Final Exam
...will cover Units 5-7 and review the course (online)
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