This class focuses on communication theory and strategies designed to enhance student's abilityt to interact compatently and responsibility with performs from different cultures. Text Martin, J.N.&Nakayama,T.K.(2014). Expericencing intercultural communication: An introduction. (5th edition) Assignments -Readings and supplements -Projects -Quizzes -Chapter activities COURSE BASICS CONTACT INFO AND HELP: Instructor Name: Almetta Pitts, M.S.W. Instructor Email: apitts@highline.edu Voicemail: (206) 592-4483 Course: CMST 200 (Item #5010); 11:00am – 12:05pm M-Th; Room 14-101 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays: 12:30pm – 4:00pm and by appointment Office: 19-103 COURSE INFORMATION: Course Description: As a society we are living in an era of rapid globalization in which it is imperative to be able to communicate and function within a global world, i.e. diverse workplaces/ classrooms, cities, neighborhoods and so much more. Our Intercultural Communication course will use experiential learning methods and workshops that are designed to increase intercultural communication competency. Course Outcomes: At the completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of intercultural communication competence. Develop leadership skills. Improve confidence within an intercultural public speaking setting(s). Improve listening skills. Participate effectively in a group. COURSE MATERIALS: Martin, J & Nakayama, T. (2011) “Experiencing Intercultural Communication: An Introduction." (4th Edition). This course is supplemented with Canvas. If you've never used Canvas before, or are having technical problems with Canvas, you should contact the Student Helpdesk. CLASS HOURS: (65 min) x (4 times a week) x (11 weeks) = 2860