SPC 208 - Intercultural Communications

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of “difference-based” communication–the study of face-to-face communication where significant cultural differences exist in values, perception, and verbal and nonverbal behavior.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100.

Course Topics:

Cultural Identity
Cultural Lenses
Global Consciousness
Perspectives
Managing Cross-Culture Conflict
Multicultural Teaming
Bias
Power Dynamics

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze and assess the Students own culture.
Identify and apply various intercultural communication theories and models.
Identify various verbal and nonverbal communication uses and cultural variations.
Design and produce cultural competence.
Identify cultural prejudices, attitudes, and values.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021