Course Form
(revised 5/1/12)
(Instructions: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/courseform_instructionsX.aspx
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I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program Applied Arts and Sciences Prefix and Course # COMX 212
Course Title
Please check one or more of the following:
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
 New course  Delete course
Course Changes
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Course Title
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Description
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Learning Outcomes
 Prerequisites  Cross-listing  Other
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Credits from _________ to________
 Number / Level from _________ to________
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Repeatability from _________ to________
Justification / explanation (required for ALL proposals) For new courses please provide rationale for why the course is needed, how it fits with exiting curriculum and whether there are curricular adjustments.
This course provides a broad-based, foundational class that can help students successfully navigate our increasingly global community. Currently, we are only offering one other Indigenous and
Global perspective course on our campus. This course provides students with an additional opportunity to complete their general education requirements for the Associate of Arts degree. It also provides an intercultural offering for students in our applied and technical programs. Finally, this course will provide an introduction to cultural studies for our Associate of Arts students seeking the emphasis area in Communication Studies.
Has the Department gone through common course Review?  Yes  No  In process
II. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses, learning outcome changes and course change from U to UG .
Important: please spell out learning goals and learning outcomes clearly in the syllabus.
Learning Goals are a list of what students should know, understand, or be able to do at the end of the course, including essential information and knowledge or skills relevant to the subject area.
Learning Outcomes are measures of performance or behavior that indicate, to the teacher and the students, that students understand the material, and what criteria differentiates among different levels of understanding.
Attach syllabus at the end of the document .
III. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature Date Approve
Requestor: Kim Reiser
Phone/ email :
Program Chair(s)/Director:
Dean(s):
All other affected programs:
243-7839
Cathy Corr
Lynn Stocking
Communication
Studies
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification because of
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
Signatory Comments (required for disapproval):
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
Please obtain signature(s) from the
Chair/Director of any such department/ program
(above) before submission

IV: To Add a New Course S yllabus and assessment information is required ( paste syllabus into section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial) :
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if course is interdisciplinary. ( http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
)
YES
X
NO
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate equivalent course/campus.
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Yes; the equivalent course is Introduction to Intercultural Communication at MSU Billings and MSU
Northern. The course number and name listed on this proposal are the number and name that will take effect
Fall 2013.
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. The course number may be changed at the system level.
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) Intro to Intercultural Com
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits, repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.)
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U 212 3 cr. Offered intermittently. This course provides students with an introduction to communicating across cultures. Local and global case studies and theories will be explored.
Students will explore the influence of immediate communication and social media on large scale social issues.
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30 http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convened courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
YES NO
X
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by
Administration and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf
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Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
V. Change an Existing Course
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
( http://www.umt.edu/catalog )
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3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course number
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed)
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering? http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether the change will eliminate the common course status.
5. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20 http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG. Have you reviewed the graduate
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YES NO

Reference procedure 301.30: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus must be attached)
7. Other programs affected by the change increment guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
8. Is there a fee associated with the course?
VI Department Summary
(Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission.
After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
MISSOULA COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: COMX 212, Introduction to Intercultural Communication
SEMESTER CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: None
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Kimberly Reiser, M.A.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: Kim.Reiser@umontana.edu
I am most easily reached by e-mail. However, it is also possible for you to leave messages for me at 243-7839.
OFFICE LOCATION: Main Faculty Office (HB 02) in HB Building
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 1-2, Thursday 10-11, or By Appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to key theories and practical applications relating to intercultural communication. We will investigate the influence of our own culture on view of self and others. In addition, the following topics will be explored: international conflict, social networking, migrancy, and the effect of technology and mass media in the globalization of communication.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate your own cultural competence.
2. Identify ways in which cultures differ in their views on conflict and the interrelationship of ethnicity, gender, and conflict.
3. Understand how to minimize misunderstandings and miscommunication in a multicultural and/or multilingual context.
4. Explain cultural differences in language and nonverbal communication and the influences these have on identity formation.
GRADING:
Exams (2) – 45% of grade
Inquiries – 35% of grade
Quizzes – 20% of grade

GRADING SCALE: 100-90 (A), 89-80 (B), 79-70 (C), 69-60 (D), 59 and Below (F)
Exams
There will be two exams given over the course of the semester. They will be essay in nature.
A week before each exam, students will be given 12-14 essay questions. Seven of these questions will be on the exam. Each student will choose five of those questions to answer.
Questions will require student to analyze the use of visuals as persuasive texts, tying in specifics from the reading.
Quizzes
Over the course of the semester, you will be given 10 quizzes. These will be administered randomly and will cover daily reading. Each quiz will be worth 25 points and your 8 best quiz scores will count toward your final grade in the class.
Inquiries
Students will be asked to complete three typed reflections during the course of the semester.
These inquiries will vary, but will ask you to either 1)analyze a case study using an intercultural communication theory from the text, or 2)reflect on a current event that pertains to a large scale intercultural issue.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
It is my belief that what you gain from a course is dependent on what you put into it.
Attendance will determine a student’s level of success. If you miss a class, you will miss a learning opportunity.
*Students who sleep, leave early/come late, or work on other assignments during class will not be counted as present.
Test makeup policy: I believe the classroom setting should be treated like any other professional setting. Employers and coworkers tend to be forgiving of a person’s absence for an important meeting or engagement if that person has proven to be dependable in the past. My policy follows this principle.
If the following conditions are met, you may be given an opportunity to make up a test:
1.You must be in good standing in the class. This means fewer than four absences, no late assignments and passing grades on all completed assignments.
2.You must notify me prior to missing the test that you will be unable to attend that class period, and provide an explanation for your absence. Personal illness, family emergencies and unexpected events are acceptable reasons for rescheduling a test. You may be asked for documentation of verification of your excuse.
3.Within 24 hours of missing the test, you must schedule an appointment with me to make up your test.
ASSIGNMENTS TURNED IN A CLASS DAY LATE WILL BE GRADED OUT OF HALF
CREDIT. BEYOND THIS DATE, ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
*USE MY MAILBOX AT YOUR OWN RISK. IT IS NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY TO
MAKE SURE ASSIGNMENTS PLACE IN MY BOX GET TO ME.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Please conduct yourself in a way that promotes learning for all students in the classroom (i.e. do not use language that might offend others, use laptops for note taking only, avoid disclosing too much personal information, turn off cell phones, absolutely no text messaging, and avoid monopolizing class discussion).

*COURSE POLICIES ARE APPLIED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University.
All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at http://www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/index.cfm/page/1321.
DISABILITY STUDENT SERVICES:
Eligible students with disabilities will receive appropriate accommodations in this course when requested in a timely way. Please speak with me after class or in my office. Please be prepared to provide a letter from your DSS Coordinator.
For students planning to request testing accommodations, be sure to bring the DSS testing form to me in advance of the two-day deadline for scheduling in ASC.
DROP POLICY:
“Beginning the thirty-first day of the semester through the last day of instruction before scheduled final exams, documented justification is required for dropping courses by petition.
Some examples of documented circumstances that may merit approval are: registration errors, accident or illness, family emergency, change in work schedule, no assessment of performance in class until after the deadline, or other circumstances beyond the student’s control” (UM
Catalogue). Failing is not an acceptable reason to drop the course.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Liu, S., Volcic, Z., and Gallois, C. (2011). Introducing Intercultural Communication: Global
Cultures. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
*A Moodle supplement will be utilized for this course.
COURSE OUTLINE:
The following readings, inquiries, and exams are due on the day they are listed.
August
27 Class Introductions
29 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
31 Chapter 1, Challenges of Living in a Global Society
September
3 NO CLASS, LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
5 Chapter 1 Continued
7 Chapter 1 Continued
10 Chapter 2, Understanding Communication
12 Chapter 2 Continued

14 Chapter 3, Understanding Culture
17 SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY
19 INQUIRY #1 DUE
21 Chapter 3 Continued
24 Chapter 4, The Influence of Culture in Perception
26 Chapter 4 Continued
3
28 Chapter 5, Cultural Orientations and Behaviors
October
1 Chapter 5 Continued
Chapter 5 Continued
5
8
SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY
Chapter 6, Verbal Communication and Culture
10 Chapter 6 Continued
12 Chapter 7, Nonverbal Communication and Culture
15 Chapter 7 Continued
17 Wrap Up
19 EXAM #1
22 Chapter 8, Categorization, Subgroups, and Identities
24 Chapter 8 Continued
26 Chapter 8 Continued
29 Inquiry #2
31 Chapter 9, Developing Relations with Culturally Different Others
5
November
2 Chapter 9 Continued
7
Video
Video

9 Video Discussion
12 NO CLASS, VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY
14 Chapter 10, Managing Intercultural Conflicts
16 Chapter 10 Continued
19 Chapter 11, Mass Media, Technology, and Cultural Change
21-23NO CLASS, THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
26 INQUIRY #3 DUE
28 Chapter 11 Continued
30 Chapter 12, Immigration and Acculturation
December
3 Chapter 12 Continued
5 Chapter 13, Becoming and Effective Intercultural Communicator
7 Wrap Up
10-14 FINALS WEEK; EXAM #2 WILL BE DURING OUR PRESCRIBED FINAL TIME