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LEC # TOPICS
1 Introduction to the Course, and to Interactive Communication

Exercises in Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Using Listening and Informal Speaking Skills in One-to-one Interactive Situations
2 Communication Styles

Interpersonal Attitude Survey
3 Discuss Individual and Team Projects

Discuss and Practice 5-min Persuasive Presentation with Q & A
4 Persuasive Presentations with Q & A
5 Persuasive Presentations with Q & A (cont.)
6 Handling Hostility

"Fast Food Fiasco" Hostile Role Play
7 Running Meetings

Meeting Exercise
8 Presentations to Hostile Audience
9 Presentations to Hostile Audience (cont.)
10 Group Decision Making
11 Group Decision Making and Active Listening
12 Intercultural Communication

Case Discussion based on Negotiation: Lost in Taiwan
13 Intercultural Communication (cont.)

Case Discussion based on In the Shadow of the City
14-21 Team-led Classes
22 Working with the Media
23 Final Individual Presentations
24 Final Individual Presentations (cont.)
25 Class Wrap-up

Celebration