Working Across Cultures
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EDGE Code
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EDGE IVC
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Term
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Winter
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Class Time
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Tuesday Period 1 & Thursday Period 1
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Instructor
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Brent Amburgey
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Description
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In doing international business, cultural differences can cause many problems. This course identifies cultural issues in business situations. It will help students gain insight and skills for interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds in business as well as everyday situations.
Level: Intermediate |
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Schedule
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Lesson 1: Orientation and introduction to cross-cultural communications
Lesson 2 - 12: Cross cultural communication projects and activities Lesson 13 & 14: Final project and presentation *Lessons and assignments are subject to change. |
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Homework
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Review each lesson especially new words and phrases and bring any questions and comments to class.
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Materials
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No textbook purchase is necessary. Lesson materials will be provided in class.
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Grading
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20% Attendance and participation
80% Projects and assignments |