Intercultural Communication

Comm 2053
(Special Notes)
1. Assignments due by 11:59 pm CST Central Standard Time
2. Each week runs Monday through Thursday
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Dates Unit Readings/Resources Assignments/Activities Due Date/Notes

Unit 1: What is Culture?
Topics: Understanding Culture, Framing Cultural discussion
Key Question: Is your Culture the center of the Universe?
Week 1: 1 1. Syllabus Quiz June 7, 2021 by 11:59
Starting June 7, Module one of 2. Introduction Discussion PM CST
2021 Textbook 3. Three Survey submissions
4. Syllabus Quiz
1 Module One of 5. Complete Introduction June 10, 2021 by 11:59
Week 1 Textbook Discussion board PM CST
1 Module one of 6. Complete first Journal June 10, 2021
Textbook Assignment
1 Module one 7. Read module 1, complete June 10, 2021
module one quiz
Unit 2: Imperialism and Cultural Diversity
Topics: History, Social impact of exploration, Modern Colonial Impact(s)
Key Idea: “We stole countries with the cunning use of flags. Just sail around the world and
stick a flag in. "I claim India for Britain!" They're going "You can't claim us, we live here! Five
hundred million of us!" "Do you have a flag …? "No..." "Well, if you don't have a flag, then
you can't have a country. Those are the rules... that I just made up!” Eddie Izzard

Weeks 2 &3 2 June 14 – 24, 2021

Starting June
14th
Week 2 2 Module 2 Speech Topic Discussion June 17, 2021 by 11:59
Board First Post Due PM CST
Week 2 2 Module 2 Complete Second Journal June 17, 2021
Entry
Week 3 2 Module 2 1. Module 2 Quiz June 24, 2021 by 11:59
2. Journal Entry 3 PM
Unit 3: Racism and Privilege
Topics: What is Racism? How does privilege work? Who benefits in the 21st Century?
Key Idea: “When you have only ever experienced privilege, equality feels like oppression.”
Adam Rutherford
Weeks 4 & 5 3 June 28 – July 9
Starting June
21st
 Dates Unit Readings/Resources Assignments/Activities Due Date/Notes
Week 4 1,2, Review Module 1,2,3 1. Midterm Test Due July 1, 2021 by
3 2. Journal Entry 4 11:59 PM CST.
Week 5 1. Journal Entry 5 July 9, 2021 by 11:59
2. Finish Speech Topic PM CST
Discussion Board

Unit 4: Critical Reflection and Culture

Topics: Self Reflection on culture, Impacts of Perception on Culture
Key Idea: “Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended
consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.” – Margaret J. Wheatley
Week 6 July 12 4 Module 4 1. Module 4 Quiz July 15, 2021
- 15 2. Journal Entry 6
3. Submit Recorded Speech

Unit 5: Intercultural Practice

Topics: Practical Engagement, Practice, Techniques for Future Engagement
Key Question: The stranger sees only what he knows — African proverb
Week 7 & 8 5 Module 5 From July 19 – 29, 2021
Textbook
Week 7 5 Module 5 1. Final Journal Entry (7) July 22, 2021
Due
2. Module 5 Quiz
3. Public address reflection
discussion board due
Week 8: The 5 Module 5 1. Final Examination July 29, 2021 by 11:59
Final Week: 2. Three Survey Submissions PM CST
July 26, 2021 3. Exit Discussion Board

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