Dr. Ada Haynes
Associate Professor of Sociology
Office: Daniel Hall, Room 201
Phone: 372-3815

SOC 4090/5090
Cross Cultural Communication/Cultural Diversity

Objectives

The first objective of this course is to increase our ability to communicate across cultures. In order to accomplish this we will explore the people, culture, history, and political economy of various cultures. By the conclusion of this course, we hope to better understand how to communicate in a culturally diverse world.

Methods and Requirements:

This course is going to use active learning strategies. This course will be a partnership between you the students and me the facilitator. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning. Each student will be responsible for leading one class session. However, all students are responsible for each class session. Therefore, attendance and class participation are mandatory. Points will be deducted for absences. Tardiness will be considered an absence. Points may also be deducted for non-participation. It is necessary that each student participate to the fullest extent in all classroom activities and assignments. Each time a student misses they are expected to complete a typed paper adequately covering the subject which they missed.

Textbook: Morrison, T., Conaway, W. A., & Borden, G. A. (1994). Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands. Adams Publisher.

Evaluation Procedure:

A grade for the course will be given upon satisfactory completion of course requirements (see below). The semester grade for this class will be based approximately on the following:

Disabilities

I recommend that any student with a recognized disability contact the Office of Disability Services during the FIRST week of the semester. The office is located in Room 112 of the University Center (Telephone 372-6119).

Dr. Ada Haynes