SPEECH 115
INTERCULTURAL SPEECH COMMUNICATION
LAWRENCE DAWKINS
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EXPERIENCING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION ! by Judith N. Martin and Thomas K. Nakayama
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses attention on the intercultural aspects of the communication
process. The effects of cultural values on both verbal and non-verbal
behaviors are studied in order to better understand communication in a
variety of context including personal, workplace and public. This course
provides a balance between theory and practical application. In addition
to text book material the course will cover some areas by the use of lecture
that are not covered by the text.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After competing this course the student will be able to:
Define intercultural communication
Describe the role of culture
in the communication process
Discuss the influence of
culture in differing co-culture setting, such as interethnic
and interracial settings
Identify the major problems
that occur in the workplace because
of the influence of culture.
Define basic steps that are required
to improve personal communication in situations
where different cultures are the
major factor.
Identify how public communication
is influenced by the culture of the
audience
Describe obstacles to competent
intercultural communication
Develop communication skills
that improve competence intercultural communication
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses attention on the intercultural aspects of the communication
process.
The effects of cultural values on both verbal and non-verbal
behaviors are studied in order
to better understand our own communication practices as well
as others. Course content
focuses on the application of theory and research to intercultural
communication.
OFFICE HOURS:
Office number is 1356. The phone number is 503- 491-7124.
Office hours on Tuesday & Thursday will
be from 8:00-11:00 AM. Office hours at 12:00 PM will by
appointment only.
CLASS ACTIVITY ROLL:
If a class activity roll is circulated and you fail to sign your name,
points may be deducted.
Please print! Your writing should be clear so that there
is no chance from a mistake of
identity. Students are not penalized for prior class activity
rolls if they sign up for course.
Absences due to participation intercollegiate functions and other co-curricular trips arranged by the college or illness will be excused. The student requiring the absences from classes will notify his/her instructors at least 12 hours before the time of absence.
Attendance at co-curricular functions is encouraged by the faculty and
administration. Students will be excused from class attendance, but
not from the responsibility of the work that they miss during their absence
for approved functions. In this regard, members of the instructional staff
should be as cooperative as possible in helping students so excused to
“make up” this work.
If you are attending a college activity such a basketball, student
government, etc., or
illnesses, please notify me on the first day that you return
to class. The best way is to call
503-491-7124 and leave a message.
Class activity roll can take different forms. They can be
feedback on a class mate’s
speeches. They can be class projects or assignments. The class activity
rolls will be
accounted for that day rather than at the end of the term.
All class activity roll sheets accounted for equals +30 points (The
30 points include 5 bonus
points. The maximum with excused absences 25 points.)
one class activity roll sheet uncounted: +20
two class activity roll sheets uncounted: +17
three class activity roll sheets uncounted: +14
four class activity roll sheets uncounted: +11
five class activity roll sheets uncounted: +8
six class activity roll sheets uncounted: +5
seven class activity roll sheets uncounted: +2
eight class activity roll sheets uncounted: +1
nine class activity roll sheets uncounted: -4
GRADING SYSTEM:
This course is based somewhat upon the point system. The top
five percent of the class
will receive an “A” without regard to point totals. Other students
will receive an “A” if they
reach the correct point total (198). If projects are added to
the class, they will be added to
the point total. All written work is due before the last
lecture day of class. If projects are
assigned than those points will be added so that the same percentage
standards are kept.
Points will be awarded upon the following basis: (If students
wish to get their grade earlier, sent and e-mail to me and I will response
as soon as I have the grades computed.)
A=216-198
B= 197-172
C= 171-155
D= 154-138
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE TERM
FOR TOTAL POINTS!
Attendance
Two quizzes
Examination
Listening Audio tapes
Projects as assigned
EXAMINATION:
A short quiz will be given during final's week worth 65 points.
It will cover lecture
material: You may give a speech in place of this examination
that will also be worth 65
points.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR EXAMINATION BACK
MAKE SURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS!
(1) Check to make sure that the grader (machine) has accurately graded
your test.
Check point total. Check right or wrong
answers.
(2) If you still do not agree, check the text to be sure that you are
correct.
(3) Make an appointment to see me in my office if you are still not
happy.
(4) When you arrive at the office bring the text and indicate why you
believe your
answer is correct.
EXTRA CREDIT FOR THOSE THAT ARE COMPUTER LITERATE
I believed that the best way to study for a test is to anticipate some of the test items. Therefore because I believe that it will help you to prepare for the examinations, I would like you to write three multi-choice questions for each chapter assigned in class. The questions are to use the PowerPoint format. Write three questions per assigned chapters. This extra credit is due on the last day of class lecture. Point value: 10 points.
EXAMPLE TO BE FOLLOWED
Feedback may be all of the following EXCEPT...
A. AUDITORY
B. TACTILE
C. VISUAL
D. COGNITIVE
REFERENCE: Chapter 2, pp. 8-9
ALTERNATIVES TO MULTI-CHOICE FINAL:
Some students may prefer to learn about this course through another
method than by multi
choice test. The following assignments will provide a variety
of different choices for students.
SPEECH ALTERNATIVE TO MULTI-CHOICE FINAL:
The student may elect to give a speech in lieu of the final examination
using the following
format:
Name:
QUESTION:
This assignment will discuss similarities and differences of different
cultures. This speech
will between 6 and 8 minutes in length. The purpose the
assignment is a discussion of the
many differences that occur in our world. Through
increasing our knowledge of other
cultures, we reduce communication problems. Please compare the
similarities and differences of different cultures. Prepare for this
optional assignment in the following way. First, select one a topic
of
interest. Secondly, research the topic or recall relevant experiences
that would add to your
presentation. Third, present the report using the speech
outline. Value of the assignment or
final test is 55 points. Outline is required for speech.
Dated lecture notes required are worth 10 additional points.
TOPICS
A cultural group I believe is misunderstood.
A cultural group that is most interesting to live among is the......
Describe your cultural background and how you think it influences your
communication
with others here at college.
INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEECH
I. How do I get the audience to listen to me?
A. Write attention getting material here.
B. Write motivational material here. (Maybe combined with
introduction)
TRANSITION:
C. Central Idea, Core idea, Thesis statement. (Maybe combined
with orientation)
D. Preview the body of the speech.
TRANSITION
DISCUSSION\BODY OF SPEECH
II. (What do I want to say? How can I order my main ideas?)
A.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITION
B.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITION:
C.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITION:
CONCLUSION OF SPEECH
III. (How do I wrap up the speech?)
A. Summary
B. Drive home the central Idea.
NOTES TO AID STUDENTS
TRANSITIONS
I. ADDITION-
moreover likewise next
further also first
furthermore again
second, etc.
besides too finally
and in addition last
and then
equally important initially
II. COMPARISON-
similarly, likewise, in like manner, in this vein, in the same way,
and so forth.
III. Conclusion-
hence, therefore wherefore, the, there upon as a result, we not then,
accordingly, consequently, according to the
INTRODUCTION
I. relate the topic to the audience
II. State the importance of your topic
III. Startle the audience
IV. Arouse the curiosity of the audience
V. Question the audience
VI. Begin with a Quotation
VII. Tell a story
THE CONCLUSION
I. Signal the end of the speech
II. Reinforce the central idea
III. End with a quotation
IV. Make a dramatic statement
V. Refer to the introduction
SUPPORT MATERIAL
artifacts
statistics
counterexamples
testimony and quotation
analogies
POINT SYSTEM FOR SPEECHES
Outstanding
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
PAPER ALTERNATIVE TO FINAL
DIRECTIONS: Student may elect to write a paper rather than take the final. The student may choose between paper alternative assignments five pages in length.
Alternative paper #1
DIRECTIONS: The first step is to select a minority: American Indian,
Asian American, Jewish Americans, Black American or Hispanic American.
The second step is to read magazine articles written in the last year on
the minority that you have selected. The third step is to prepare
a written presentation on the minority. The written presentations
should include the following: 1) Statistical background information size,
of group, location of the group in the United States, unique problems faced
by the group illustrated by statistics. Secondly, you should discuss future
problems faced by the group. The paper should be five, double spaced, typed
pages in length and is due on the last lecture day of the class. The point
value is the same value as the final, 55 points. Dated lecture notes required
are worth 10 additional points.
Alternative paper #2
CULTURAL RESUME
A Resume’ is a summing up of something. This exercise concerns
the summing up of a culture. This paper requires that you prepare a resume’
of a culture, following instructions
The objective of the resume assignment is to help you become familiar
with specific culture as you summarize the unique customs, traditions,
values and lifestyles of a culture's people. The exercise is designed to
help you develop a sensitivity toward the people of the culture you choose
to study, enabling you to communicate better with people from the culture,
yet not necessarily making you an expert on the culture. (1) Select a culture
of interest to you. (2) Read about the country and its culture. Obtain
information about the country, check these resources: The embassy of the
country (metropolitan cities in the United States may have a consulate
office representing the country); school and local library; human Relation
Area Files; and computer aided research systems. The paper should be five
typed, double space, pages in length and is due on the last lecture day
of the class. The point value is the same value as the final, 55 points.
Dated lecture notes required are worth 10 additional points.
4. Organize useful answers for the check list items appearing next.
A. description of the people
B. interpersonal customs
C. forbidden customs in the country.
Alternative paper #3
DIRECTIONS: The first step is to select a profession. The second
step is interview a working professional in the field upon the impact of
intercultural communication upon the day to day performance of the profession.
The third step is to prepare a written presentation on the profession.
The written presentations should include the following: 1) Unique problems
faced. Secondly, you should discuss future intercultural problems that
will be faced by the group. The paper should be five typed, double spaced,
pages in length and is due on the last lecture day of the class. The point
value is 55. Dated lecture notes required are worth 10 additional points.
QUIZ
Two quizzes at 50 points will be given. Quizzes will be announced
at least one class period in advance. They will cover only textbook
material. Quiz #1 will cover 2, 3, & 4. Quiz #2 will cover
6, 7 & 13.
(The purpose of these quizzes is to encourage students to read the
texts. Secondly, to measures how well they understood what they read.)
The a source of test material will be from past students, the instructor
and the author of the textbook.
ASSIGNED LISTENING:
An audio tape, Do’s and Taboos around the World (HF 5387 .D662) can be found at the reserve desk in the library. Turn the time card in to me. This assignment must be completed before the last day of instruction. Value of assignment: 6 points. It is fair game to ask questions based upon this tape during a test.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Attendance of a speech meet equals 10 point. with one page paper reporting what was seen.
GENERATION INTERVIEWS FOR EXTRA CREDIT
Extra credit: 6 points
This exercise illustrates how different generations perceive the world and the changes that have taken place. Choose two acquaintances who are from different generations. Interviews should be conducted with these individuals using questions that concentrate on perceptions of the world, values, beliefs, aspirations, and opinions of other generations and cultures. No husband and wives. Do not interview both people at the same time. Possible questions might be:
What is most important to you? What is most valuable in your
life?
How would you define success? What are the characteristics of
a
successful person?
How do you see the United States in relations to the rest of the
world?
Have changes taken place in the United States and around the
world that you are satisfied with? Changes that frustrate or
anger you?
What changes would you like to see take place in the next
decade?
What is your perception of the status and treatment of women,
the disable, homosexuals, people of color, and the dominate
white culture in the U.S.?
How would you describe relations between culturally different
groups (including such co-cultures as women, the disabled, and
homosexuals) in the U.S.? Increased or decreased? Improved
or
worsened?
All extra credit will be graded on a quality basis. If extra
credit assignment is not up to instructor's standards, points may be deducted.
This assignment must be completed before the last day of lecture instruction.
world wide web extra credit
One page. Six points See web site!
PERCENTAGE STANDARDS:
A= 92%-100%
B= 91%-80%
C= 79%-72%
EXAMPLE:
Total points possible 50
Student points on assignment 46
percentile scale computed 46\50=92%=A
TEST GRADES:
(With the point system sometimes students are unclear how well they
are doing. Test will be returned with points earned listed on the
test answer sheet. For those students who would like to know what
these points mean in a more traditional grad orientation, I am providing
the following point break down. The final grade for the class will
be determined by adding up the points, however.)
FIRST TWO QUIZZES
A= 50-45 points
B= 44-40 points
C= 39-36 points
EXAMINATION
A= 85-78
B= 77-68
C= 67-54
LATE ASSIGNMENT:
Assignments must be presented when scheduled. For sufficient
reason, delay may be allowed for late assignment if such arrangements are
made in advance with me.
STANDARDS FOR WRITTEN WORK
There are at least ten standards for written work.
written in blue or black ink or typed in black
white standard size notebook paper
neat and use legible handwriting or typing
written on one side of the page only
input heading on the upper left-hand corner of the first page
center the title on the top line of the first page
double space, number pages and write name at the top of each
page.
NOTE: Correct spelling, punctuation, and usage are always important.
Points will be deducted for frequent errors.
POINT SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS THAT CHOSE THE SPEECH RATHER THAN FINAL TEST
Outstanding = 65
Superior = 55
Excellent = 48
Good = 31
Fair = 26
Unprepared 20 (This means that you at least made an effort to give
a speech even though it was not successful)
INSTRUCTOR'S OTHER ASSIGNMENTS:
DIRECTIONS: Your instructor has a variety of different assignments that
may cause him to miss class. The list of projects will correspond
to the missed class days with project #1 for the first day missed
and project #2 for the second day, etc. The assignments are worth three
points each. The following days will not require projects because holidays
are campus wide or department activity: point totals for class will be
adjusted according to percentage 92%=A for example. The tapes in the library
are part of the Going International The tapes will be stored at the reserved
desk of the library. Listen to the tapes and return the time card
tome during class. Value of the assignment: 3 points.
[Reserved under the name of Larry Dawkins]
Project #1. Listen to Tape #1 on Going International by
( HD 62.4 .C66) Lennie Copeland & Lewis Griggs
Project #2. Listen to Tape #2 on Going International by Lennie Copeland
& Lewis Griggs
Project #3 Listen to Tape #1 on Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
by John Gray,
Project #4 Listen to Tape #2 on
Men are from Mars, Women are from
Venus by John Gary
Project #5. Listen to Tape #3 on Going International by Lennie Copeland
& Lewis Griggs
Project #6. Listen to tape #4 on Going International by Lennie
Copeland & Lewis Griggs
Project #7. Tape two Do’s & Taboos around the world
SPECIAL AID:
Students that are visually handicapped can use the audio tapes of the
textbook located at the reserved desk of the library.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
You should keep a record of all points (grades) you received in this
class. They are evidence of assignments completed and points earned.
If any confusion arises concerning your performance in class, you will
hold proof.
COURSE OUTLINE
(Subject to change why I think it makes good educational sense.)
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Basic Orientation
Course perspective Introduction of the Lifestories
Meaning in other countries
Course outline discussed Civility
Chapter two unique ideas: Perception, culture, Qorldviews, contexts, power, stereotypes, values, beliefs, communication, individualistic, collectivist, feminine, masculine, perception & Ethnocentrism..
WHY IS THE STUDY OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IMPORTANT?
International Awareness
Domestic Awareness
Personal Awareness
Our Global village
DEFINITIONS
Definition of Communication
Definition of Culture
Definition of Race
Balkanization
The culture iceberg
Definition of Cross Cultural
Definition of Intercultural communication
Definition of Intracultural communication
Definition of Assimilation
Adoption Problem
The American Mosaic
Profiling
Victim
Chapter three unique ideas: Colonial histories, cultural group histories,
diaspora, ethnic histories, family histories, gender histories, grand narrative,
hidden histories, intellectual histories, gracial histories, religious
histories, sexual orientation histories, & socioeconomic cless..
If we don't talk about cultural differences, it may just go
away!
Current U.S. Statistical Trends-
History of immigration in Oregon and Washington
Prediction and Intercultural Perception
Why can't they speak English?
Language wars
Chapter 4 unique ideas: Age identitityl, class identity, constructive identity, encapsulated identity, global, nomads, hyphenated Americans, majority identity, development, multicultural identity, norms, racial identity, U-Curve theory, core symbols, cultural shock & labels.
Mass media for Minority groups
Chapter 6 unique ideas: Nonberbal communication, adaptors, contect cultures,
deception, emblems, illustrtors, migration, monochronic, polychronic, regionalism,
regulators collectiviist, indiviualistic, emblem, adaptor, regulators,
illustrators, & popular culture.
Chapter 7 unique ideas: high culture, low culture, popular culture,
media cultural texts, electronic coloialism, pupular culture, culture imperialism,
cultural imperialism, and high culture.
Sapir-Whorf
COMMUNICATION ACROSS CULTURES WILL FACTOR IN THE PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR
WHEN CULTURAL DIFFERENCES ARE EVIDENT OR WHEN WE FAIL TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT
OUR OWN CULTURAL BACKGROUND! WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF THE MANY
VARIABLES THAT AFFECT OUR PERCEPTION OF CULTURE!
FIRST VARIABLE: OURSELVES
UNDERSTANDING OURSELVES
Origins of North American culture
Irish Immigration to the United
States
W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T Washington
Regional differences
Boston Fun-ics
Chicago Fun-ics
Philly Fun-ics
Rap Slang
What is your Culture?
Groups staying together
List five characteristics of the American culture
SECOND VARIABLE: DIVERSITY OF THINKING PATTERNS
Spirit of Tolerance
Nonverbal Communication in intercultural communication
Chapter 13 unique ideas: Benevolent deception, contractual honesty, ethics committees, prejudicial ideologies, stric & paternalism..
First Quiz will cover chapters 2, 3 and 4 announced first day of class-()
Make-up Quiz
TO PRETEND THAT CULTURAL DIFFERENCES DO NOT EXIST DOES NOT SERVE THE
CAUSE OF COMMUNICATION. IT IS FAR BETTER TO RECOGNIZE THESE DIFFERENCES!
Translation in Intercultural communication
Intercultural Etiquette in Business
THIRD VARIABLE: LANGUAGE
Key Definitions-Stewart’s cultural
patterns, Syntactic
pragmatics, phonemes,
phonology, morphology, semantics, morphemes
Language in intercultural communication
Idiomatic expressions
Nonverbal communication in an intercultural context
Chapter 10 unique ideas: Resistance, boundary maintenance, Americans with disabilities Act, equal employment opportunity & resistance.
FOURTH VARIABLE: CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN INFORMATION PROCESSING
Tourist vs. living in a country
Chapter 12 unique ideas: Morril Act of 1890, grading system, colonial
edducation system, learning styles, study-abroad programs, eurocentric
& Afrocentric.
Religious systems @ Religious conflicts
FIFTH VARIABLE: CULTURAL PROBLEMS IN INTERACTION: VERBAL AND NONVERBAL
MESSAGES
Cultural shock
Ethnocentrism
Ethnocentrism scale
Stereotypes
Hate
Obstacles to Intercultural
competence
Women in Intercultural Communication
Second quiz will cover chapters 6, 7 &13 (announced
first day of class )
Make-up quiz()
How to prepare a speech
Speech alternative to final speech
INTERCULTURAL CONFLICTS IN JOB AREAS
Workforce
Police
Education
Nursing
Journalism
Funeral
SPEECHES IN CLASS
SPEECHES IN CLASS
SPEECHES IN CLASS
SPEECHES IN CLASS
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
CASE STUDY
Quiz #3-Lecture topics: Definition of intercultural communication, Civility, Tolerance, define competent intercultural communication, translation,Popular Culture and Intercultural Communication, James Madison, Language wars, Law enforcement, Nursing, History of Intercultural communication in Oregon and Washington, religious systems and conflicts, Irish Immigration, Minority use of mass media, W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T Washington, Hate, stereotypes and dialects-TV and Chapters 10 and 12. Test will be in Room....
Footnote: Sometimes a student will under estimate the complexity of
the textbook material and not devote enough study time for the text.
There will be a make-up quiz for those wishing to raise their grades. If
a student, for good reason, misses the scheduled quiz, s\he will be expected
to take the make-up quiz on their first day back in class.
*These pages provide background for the lecture.
**If students wish their grades faster or at a different address than
listed by the college, please give me a self addressed post card or e-mail
me and I will mail it as soon as I know your grade.