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Introduction to Course and Each Other
Why Intercultural Communication Is Hard |
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Cultural Patterning and Variability |
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Cultural Patterning and Variability (cont.) |
Cultural self-assessment assignment due |
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The Unique Relationship Between Culture and Communication |
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Intercultural Interaction: Verbal Communication (With a Special Emphasis on Communication Between the Genders) |
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Intercultural Interaction: Nonverbal Communication |
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Intercultural Challenges |
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Intercultural Communication Practices: Managing, Negotiating, and Persuading |
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Intercultural Communication Practices: Teamwork |
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Germany |
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| 11 |
Germany (cont.) |
Book essay first draft due |
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Mexico
Guest Speaker: Amy Kircaldy, Coordinator, MIT Mexico Program |
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Mexico (cont.) |
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Arab Cultures |
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Arab Cultures (cont.) |
Book essay final draft due |
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African Cultures |
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Traditional African Cultures (cont.) |
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Japan
Guest Speaker: Patricia Gercik, Assoc Director, MISTI
Managing Director, MIT-Japan Program |
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Japan (cont.) |
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China
Guest Speaker: Shan-nan Chang, Director of Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston |
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China (cont.) |
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| 22 |
The Annual 21F.019 Movie and Potluck Dinner |
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| 23-25 |
Team Presentations |
Oral presentation and team report due |
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Wrap Up |
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