12/21/2024 9:50:50 AM	COMM 7 Course Outline as of Spring 2018	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  COMM 7	Title:  INTERCULTURAL COMM
Full Title:  Intercultural Communication
Last Reviewed:8/26/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  SPCH 7

Catalog Description:

This survey course introduces students to the influence of culture on identity, perception, social organization, language and nonverbal messages in intercultural experiences in the United States.  The course examines variations and commonalities in communication patterns across cultures.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This survey course introduces students to the influence of culture on identity, perception, social organization, language and nonverbal messages in intercultural experiences in the United States.  The course examines variations and commonalities in communication patterns across cultures.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
Area:	D G	Social and Behavioral Sciences American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	D	Social Science		Fall 1995
	D3	Ethnic Studies
	D7	Interdisc Social or Behavioral Science
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	4	Social and Behavioral Science		Fall 1995
	4C	Ethnic Studies
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: COMM 150	Intercultural Communication	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): COMM7

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

 

1. Describe, compare, and analyze a variety of culturally-based

   communication behaviors.

2. Choose and practice methods for communicating between different

   cultures.

3. Describe, compare and analyze some culturally-based differences in

   cognitive styles and world views.

4. Describe, compare and analyze some differences within a cultural or

   ethnic group.

5. Describe and discuss their own cultural communication behaviors.

6. Discuss and practice listening skills related to intercultural

   communication.

7. Discuss and practice communication skills related to intercultural

    competence.

8. Attend and analyze a cultural event using terms and concepts central

   to the study of intercultural communication.

9. Apply social scientific methods of inquiry to study and research of

   intercultural communication.

10. Demonstrate an appreciation for social and behavioral differences between

   people of various cultures.

Topics and Scope

I. The Nature of Social and Cultural Identity in the United States

    A. Racial and ethnic identity including an in-depth focus on three of the following:

         African-American, Latin American, Native American, Asian American,

         Middle Eastern Americans and/or European American

    B. Gender and sexual identity

    C. Religious and socioeconomic identity

    D. Physical ability identity

    E. Regional and National identity

    F. Age identity

II. Communication and Culture

    A. Intentional versus unintentional communication

    B. Symbolic nature of communication

    C. Relationship between culture and communication

III. Intercultural Communication Competence

    A. Communicating in intercultural relationships

    B. Cultural influences on intercultural conflict

    C. Building intercultural skills

IV. Forces that Create Cultural Differences

V.  Components of Cultural Patterns

    A. Beliefs

    B. Values

    C. Norms

VI. Taxonomies of Cultural Patterns and Value Frameworks

    A. Hall's High-and Low-Context Cultural Patterns

    B. Hofstede's Cultural Patterns

    C. Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck's Value Orientation

    D. Limitations of Value Frameworks

VII.  Methods of Collecting and Analyzing Cultural Data

VIII. Nonverbal Codes

IX.   Verbal Codes

X.    Application of Intercultural Communication Theories in Different

      Areas and Endeavors

    A. Business

    B. Education

    C. Health care

    D. Tourism

XI. Cultural Identity and Ethnography

XII.  Obstacles to Intercultural Competence

    A. Ethnocentrism

    B. Stereotyping

    C. Prejudice

    D. Discrimination

    E. Racism

XIII. Outcomes of Intercultural Contact

    A. Assimilation

    B. Accommodation

    C. Acculturation

XIV.Theoretical Underpinnings of Intercultural Communication

    A. Communication accommodation

    B. Uncertainty reduction

    C. Layers of intolerance

Assignments:

Assignments will include:

 

1. Reading one to two chapters per week.

2. Experiential games and simulation exercises.

3. Participation in various forms of intercultural communication.

4. Field work including observation of and participation in cross cultural communication outside the classroom.

5. Ethnographic essays about student's own cultural identity (1000 to 2500 words total).

6. Observation reports and analysis of intercultural communication events (1000 to 4000 words total).

7. One to two midterm exams and final.

 

 

Additional requirements may include:

 

8. Group presentations about intercultural communication issues.

9. Research and analysis of cross-cultural communication.

10. Homework includes:

   a. weekly assignments

   b. reports

   c. research

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 25 - 50%
Ethnographic essays, observation reports and research reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40%
Field work, group exercises and presentations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 15 - 40%
Multiple choice, true/false, matching items, essay exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 15%
Class participation and attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Communication Between Cultures (7th).  Samovar, Larry A. and Porter, Richard E.  Wadsworth: 2010

  

Experiencing Intercultural Communication (4th).  Martin, Judith and Nakayama, Thomas K.  McGraw Hill: 2011

 

Intercultural Communication:  A Contextual Approach (4th).  Neuliep, James W.  Sage Publications:  2009

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