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Course Syllabus
College of Humanities COM/360 Version 4 Intercultural Communication FYS0811D 11.06 –12.04.2012 Campus/Learning Center: Birmingham
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Course Description The purpose of this course is to assist students in understanding and applying the principles of effective intercultural communication in a diverse society and in global commerce. Students will develop an understanding of why and how cultural issues influence effective communication. This course introduces techniques for improving written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in response to intercultural settings. Policies Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Lustig, M. W. & Koester, J. (2010). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Martin, J. N. & Nakayama, T. K. (2011). Experiencing intercultural communication: An introduction (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Course syllabus, policies, certificate of origin and lecture ppts etc. are available at the Course Materials Forum.
Week One: Communication and Intercultural Competence
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Objectives 1.1 Summarize the importance of mastering intercultural competence. 1.2 Explain the concept of culture and the role