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Syllabus - On Campus Class (web-enhanced)
ICS 7 /Spch 7 (Intercultural Communication)
--7 units of
study.
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
SCORING
The below are approximate. Scores vary by section and are typically tweaked each quarter.
Skills Practice / Discussion...150
Discussion Questions... 250
Behaviors and Values forms...100
Project + Presentation...250
Tests...225
"Key Learnings" Paper
TOTAL...1000
1 letter grade = 80 points........
A+ = 97 - 100
A = 93 - 96
A- = 90 – 92
B+ = 87 - 89
B = 83- 86
B- = 80 - 82
C+ = 77- 79
C = 70 – 76*
D+ = 67 - 69
D = 63 - 66
D- = 60 – 62
59 or lower = F
*(No C- grade)
For more information on course assignments and design, see link to left: ICS 7 / Spch 7 On-Campus Class
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEK 1
Greensheet (materials, objectives, policies), Student introductions and team building, Key concepts in Communication and IC.
Assignment: American Behaviors and Values Marking Form
WEEK 2
Unit 1: Introduction to IC, American Values, IC Relationships
Assignment:
Global Behaviors and Values Form
WEEK 3
Unit 2: Culture in Context: Business
Presentations Introduced - Begin to work w/ partner, Discussion Styles Skills activity,
Assignment: Discussion Discussion Question: Units 1/2
WEEK 4
Unit 3: Language and Culture
Native language interference activity.
Assignment: Presentation Check
WEEK 5
Unit 3, continued
Unit 4: Nonverbal Communication + Conflict Across Cultures
Work on presentation with partner. International English skills activity.
Assignments: Discussion Question: Unit 3
WEEK 6
Unit 4, continued
Midterm--will cover Units 1-3.
WEEK 7
Unit 5: Ethnocentrism, History, Privilege, Cultural Hierarchies
Assignments:
--Conflict Styles Worksheet
--Work on Presentation with Partner
WEEK 8
Unit 5 continued. Extra credit student presentations, Skills activities: Neutral description, Observable behavior description.
Assignments: Discussion Question: Unit 5
Assignments: Presentation Write Up
WEEK 9
Unit 6: Identity, Gay Culture, Biculturalism, Transitions
--Student Presentations, Culture Shock (transitions) discussion, Video Analysis, Interrupting Prejudice Skills Activity.
WEEK 10
Unit 7: Culture in Contexts: Health Care OR Education (student choice) + Popular Culture
Student Presentations.
Assignments: Discussion Question: Unit 6
WEEK 11
--Unit 7, continued.
-- Student Presentations,
WEEK 12
Multicultural potluck, Review for Final
Final Exam (covers Units 4-7 and reviews the course
...will cover Unit 7 and review the course
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