GLOBAL STUDIES MODULE FORMAT
Ivy Tech Community College North Central- Global Studies Program
Name: Amanda Harsin
School: Ivy Tech- Madison campus
Course Number and Title: COMM 102 – Interpersonal Communication
Module Title: International Perspectives and Relativity of Communication Competence
Description of the Module: The curriculum committee decided to add one overarching objective to the COR. The first
objective of the course is “Understand principles and behaviors that contribute to effective interpersonal
communication in various world contexts.” The committee’s intent was for this objective to be overreaching enough
for any faculty member to carry the internationalization component through the remaining eleven objectives (for
example: ideas of self (2), beliefs (3), attitudes (3), values (3), perception (3), feedback (5), verbal and nonverbal
messages (6), context (8), conflict (10), or technology (11)).
This module specifically looks at “principles and behaviors of nonverbal communication in various world contexts.”
Educational Objectives of the Module (should constitute a minimum of 12% of the course):
1. Understand principles and behaviors that contribute to effective interpersonal communication in various world
contexts.
2. Discuss principles and behaviors of nonverbal communication in various world contexts
Outline of Lectures/Discussions:
1. Understanding Culture & Communication- Examining Cultural Differences (Session 3)
2. Nonverbal communication Here & Abroad (Session 8)
Listing of Resources Used to Support the Module (readings, videos, podcasts, documentaries, etc.):
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Adler, Ronald B., and Russell F. Proctor. Looking Out/looking Ln. 13th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, 2011. Print.
o Chapter 1- “Competence in Intercultural Communication” pages 32-35
o Chapter 7- “Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words” pages 199-230
Floyd, Kory. Interpersonal communication. 2nd ed. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2011. Print.
o Chapter 2- “Understanding Culture and Communication” pages 36-49
o Chapter 6- “Nonverbal Communication” pages 177-212
Videos available on You Tube about offensive cultural nonverbal communication, eye contact, confirming
nonverbal communication (head nodding).
Description of the Assignments Used to Facilitate an Understanding of the Module Objectives (writings, interviews,
reflections, experiential projects or field work):
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Panel interviews (Session 4) with international students from different cultures may discuss nonverbal
communication and contribute to discussion.
Students may address nonverbal communication in paper from Module 1 due in session 5.
Evaluation/Testing Used to Assess the Comprehension of the Module:
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Quiz to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of key terms in regards to nonverbal communication.
Quiz includes essay question for students to recall two examples of nonverbal communication and how it
example is interpreted differently in at least two different countries.
Resources (Bibliography) used to Develop/implement the Module:
Adler, Ronald B., and Russell F. Proctor. Looking Out/looking Ln. 13th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, 2011. Print.
Floyd, Kory. Interpersonal communication. 2nd ed. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2011. Print.