Communications
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Course Description |
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| This course provides training in understanding the importance of intercultural communication and theories. Topics covered include: definitions of communication; definitions of culture and diversity of cultural patterns; cultural variables influencing communication, such as language, non-verbal behavior, perception, values, and beliefs; factors that facilitate or inhibit intercultural communication; and examination of American culture in comparison to other cultures. This course offers the opportunity for students to interact with diverse populations in several service-learning experiences both on and off-campus. | |||
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MnTC Goals: 7 & 8 |
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Course Prerequisites |
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| Qualifying score on reading assessment test OR ENGL0921. Basic computer literacy skills required | |||
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Text and References |
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| A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore. | |||
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Course Goals |
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The following goals will be addressed in the course. Analyze the model of communication Define the major components of culture Explore cultural awareness Analyze how people from other cultures perceive Americans Explore local/global issues Perform appropriate perception checking skills Accept the importance of context in intercultural relations Expand student’s range of nonverbal skills Recognize the influence student’s own culture has had on their self concept |
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Course Scheduling |
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The scheduled hours of instruction include fifteen-sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty - thirty-two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the "Course Credits" section of this syllabus for the credit breakdown. |
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Course Requirements and Evaluation |
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| Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course. | |||
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Special Accommodations |
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| The student who has any need for special accommodations in this course is encouraged to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course. | |||
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