SYG 1250
Multicultural Issues
(course not offered - update Fall 2023)
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the dynamics of intercultural communication. The focus will be on the interdependence and interconnection among cultures worldwide as well as the impact of intercultural communication in promoting positive interactions among people from different cultural backgrounds.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Identify the different components of culture as well as their importance.
Analyze and discuss the relationship between culture and communication.
Identify the social factors likely to influence intercultural communication.
Discuss the research trends and theories in intercultural communication.
Describe a wide range of global, social, and cultural points of view and apply various perspectives to analyze human
behavior.
Required Text:
Judith N. Martin and Thomas K. Nakayama. Experiencing Intercultural Communication, 4th ed, McGraw-Hill, 2011. ISBN 978-0-07-340679-4.
Course Requirements:
This course requires students to complete a term paper, in-class and online quizzes,multiple-choice tests, written assignments, and/or group projects by the stated deadlines. Students should expect to spend at least six hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading. Students are required to attend all the classes and to read assigned pages before class lectures.
Online Course Requirements:
This online course requires students to complete a term paper, multiple online tests and quizzes, weekly discussions/posts etc...by the deadlines displayed on the course calendar. It also requires weekly preparation and comprehension of assigned readings. At least one of the examinations must be proctored (taken at one IRSC's Assessment Centers). Students should expect to spend at least nine hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading.
Student responsibilities:
Attendance is required in all classes.
Reading assignment of 1 chapter per week.
Complete online quizzes available via Angel.
Class participation is expected every class session, so reading must be completed before class.
Students are expected to withdraw if they wish to do so. In accordance with institutional policy, an Instructor Withdrawal can only be used for extenuating circumstances such as deaths, illnesses, etc.
Contact the instructor right away with any problems or conflicts.
This course is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the dynamics of intercultural communication. The focus will be on the interdependence and interconnection among cultures worldwide as well as the impact of intercultural communication in promoting positive interactions among people from different cultural backgrounds.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
Identify the different components of culture as well as their importance.
Analyze and discuss the relationship between culture and communication.
Identify the social factors likely to influence intercultural communication.
Discuss the research trends and theories in intercultural communication.
Describe a wide range of global, social, and cultural points of view and apply various perspectives to analyze human
behavior.
Required Text:
Judith N. Martin and Thomas K. Nakayama. Experiencing Intercultural Communication, 4th ed, McGraw-Hill, 2011. ISBN 978-0-07-340679-4.
Course Requirements:
This course requires students to complete a term paper, in-class and online quizzes,multiple-choice tests, written assignments, and/or group projects by the stated deadlines. Students should expect to spend at least six hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading. Students are required to attend all the classes and to read assigned pages before class lectures.
Online Course Requirements:
This online course requires students to complete a term paper, multiple online tests and quizzes, weekly discussions/posts etc...by the deadlines displayed on the course calendar. It also requires weekly preparation and comprehension of assigned readings. At least one of the examinations must be proctored (taken at one IRSC's Assessment Centers). Students should expect to spend at least nine hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a regular semester. During a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on required coursework and reading.
Student responsibilities:
Attendance is required in all classes.
Reading assignment of 1 chapter per week.
Complete online quizzes available via Angel.
Class participation is expected every class session, so reading must be completed before class.
Students are expected to withdraw if they wish to do so. In accordance with institutional policy, an Instructor Withdrawal can only be used for extenuating circumstances such as deaths, illnesses, etc.
Contact the instructor right away with any problems or conflicts.