Semester: Spring 2015
AGRI 201 26J
COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES
Course and Section Number:
AGRI 201- 26J
(CRN # )
Course Title:
Communicating Across Cultures
Credits:
3
Contact Hours:
2 Hours Lecture
2 Hours Lab
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
Demonstrated competency through appropriate
assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in
ENGL 025 Introduction to College Writing II or
ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and
ENGL 032 Reading Strategies for College II or
ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College and
MATH 015 Fundamentals of Algebra I or MATH
023 Essentials of Algebra I or MATH 050 Basic
Algebra
School: Applied Science and Engineering
Technology
Program: Agriculture
Days: Friday
Time: 8 am – 11:50 am
Building: AITC
Room: 502
RIGHT OF REVISION
Note: This syllabus and the information contained within are subject to change without notice; however, students will
be notified of any changes.
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FACULTY INFORMATION
Instructor: Matthew John
Contact Information
Instructor Phone
#:
Ivy Tech
E-mail:
Ivy Tech
Phone #:
800-922-4838
Course Questions:
Email
Office Hours:
M- R 10 am – 12 pm
Office Location:
AITC 506
Blackboard IM
ID:
Mjohn2
Blackboard IM
Hour(s):
none
(812) 374-5190
mjohn2@ivytech.edu
For all issues related to your course, first contact your instructor. If your instructor is not able to solve your issue,
contact the following individuals:
If you are having instructor related issues, contact the instructor’s supervisor.
If you are having distance learning issues, contact the Columbus Online Technologies Help desk. This includes
questions related to distance education courses, Blackboard, WIMBA and live web cast courses.
If you are having technical issues, contact the Columbus IT Help desk.
Instructor’s
Supervisor
Steven Bardonner
Supervisor’s Email
sbardonn@ivytech.edu
Distance
Education Help
Desk
Dylan Hughes
Email:
Blackboard IM:
dhughes52@ivytech.edu
dhughes52
Columbus IT
Help Desk
812-374-5200
Email:
r10-cats@lists.ivytech.edu
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COURSE INFORMATION
Catalog Description:
Presents an academic overview of the field of multicultural education as it relates to the agriculture
industry. The course will explore the great variety of differences that exist among people living in
the multicultural, multiethnic, multinational United States. Differences to be studied include
race/ethnicity, gender identity, age, social class, disability, learning styles, and spiritual orientation.
Issues of poverty, language, and social justice will also be examined.
General Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the myriad complexities of social, historical, economic and
cultural relations that influences an individual’s learning experiences and quality of life in the
US and World.
Describe beliefs, values, and assumptions about culture, differences and cultural identity and
how cultural conditioning influences their perception of others.
Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding within multicultural interactions and settings
View their interactions with others from different cultures, nationalities and ethnicities with an
openness to embracing and accepting these differences as equally valuable as their own.
Display effective intercultural written and oral communication skills.
Develop and apply critical thinking skills, intellectual engagement and motivation
Respect and value backgrounds and upbringing of others from around the world.
Recognize that agriculture is practiced and defined differently across cultures, both in the U.S.
and the world.
Course Content:
Diversity consciousness
Communicating in a diverse world
Conflict Resolution
Personal and Social barriers
Global competency
Race
Understanding disabilities
Basics and importance of culture
Intercultural Communication
Dealing with Bias
Immigration
Religion/Spiritual Orientation
Privilege
Gender Issues
Required Texts:
Communicating Across Cultures – by Dr. Pamala Morris, 5th Edition
References:
Other materials as provided by instructor
Teaching Methods:
Methods of delivery will include lecture, class discussion and activities. There will also be an
internet component that will require approximately 1 hour outside of regularly scheduled class time.
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Grading and Evaluation:
Course grades are available for students by logging into the College’s online student system,
Campus Connect, at the following address: http://cc.ivytech.edu/. Grades will not be distributed by
mail.
Methods of Evaluation:
Quizzes: 10 quizzes will be given (10pts each)
Homework/ In-class work, presentations: There will be several assignments and
in-class activities during the semester. 500 pts.
Cultural Immersion Group Project, Group Research Paper, Ethnic Roots essay.
Midterm and Final Exam They are worth 100 points each.
Grading Scale:
GRADING SCALE:
A = 90%
B = 80%
C = 70%
D = 60%
F = less than 60%
POINT DISTRIBUTION:
Quizzes:
Cultural Immersion
Group Paper
Homework/in class
Midterm & Final
100 points
100 points
100 points
500 points
200 points
Assignment Information:
All assignment information will be posted on Blackboard.
Makeups/Late submittals:
Assignments, projects and quizzes are on the due date that is assigned. Assignments submitted
after the due date will not be accepted. No extra credit work will be allowed.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes and field trips, to be prepared, and to be on time. If
unable to attend class, students are expected to contact the instructor prior to a missed class
session. Students are expected to submit assignments and take tests on or before the due date.
Communications:
Email or phone communications is preferred.
Cell Phones in Class:
Cell phones and pagers should be turned off when you are in class. If your cell phone or pager
rings during class, points may be deducted from your grade. If you have unusual circumstances,
you should talk to the instructor.
Any use of cell phones and pagers during a quiz or test is strictly prohibited. Any student who
violates this policy will earn a zero on the quiz or test.
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FINAL WITHDRAWAL DATE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR WITHDRAWAL
You may withdraw from most courses online through your Campus Connect account. Course
withdrawal may also be done in person at the Advising Center, or Registrar’s Office. Your student
ID is required for in-person withdrawals. Withdrawing by phone requires verification of your student
identification number (“C” number). Email withdrawals are acceptable for Internet courses as long
as the email is sent from your Ivy Tech email and the body of the email includes your student
identification number (C#); semester enrolled in this course; and course title, course number, and
CRN number located on your schedule or at the top of the course syllabus (Sample: English
Composition, ENGL 111 01D, CRN 12345).
Withdrawing from a course may delay progression toward program completion and may impact
your financial aid. If you must withdraw, consult with your academic advisor and with a financial aid
advisor, if applicable. There is no refund for withdrawn courses.
The last day to withdraw from this course is _XXXXXX__.
COLLEGE INFORMATION
Blackboard Assignments:
If there is an outage of the Blackboard system that is verified by central system administrators,
instructors will provide an extension for students to submit work at no penalty.
Academic Honesty Statement:
The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value intellectual
integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity
undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.
Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student shall
engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as
cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty
such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution
of these materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid and abet as well as
those who attempt such behavior.
ADA Statement:
Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
with documented disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability,
please contact the Office of Disability Support Services in the Student Success Center in the Poling
Building (Columbus – main campus) at the beginning of each semester. If you will require
assistance during an emergency evacuation, notify your instructor immediately. Look for
evacuation procedures posted in your classrooms.
Disabilities Services
Students with questions or needs for disabilities support services should contact their local
Disabilities Support Services director/coordinator. It is recommended that students contact
Disabilities Support Services at least 30 days before the start of the semester. The contact
information listed below is for the disabilities support director/coordinator at the instructor’s local
campus. For information about disabilities support services at another campus, please visit:
http://ivytech.edu/dss/ or Campus Connect at http://cc.ivytech.edu
Disabilities Support Contact
Name:
Phone Number:
Email (Ivy Tech Email):
Office/Campus Location:
Janet Sharp
812-374-5324
jsharp19@ivytech.edu
Poling Building in the Student Success Center area –
Columbus campus
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Veterans/Military Notice:
If you are a Veteran, currently serving as a member of the Armed Forces (Active, Reserve or
National Guard), or an immediate family member, promptly communicate with your instructor any
potential commitments or deployments that may interfere with course requirements. If you are
receiving GI Bill benefits or have questions about your benefits, contact:
Veterans Affairs Coordinator, Pat Vercauteren (317-921-4773 or pvercaut@ivytech.edu )
Financial Aid – Veterans representative, Nina Loesch. (812-374-5207 or nloesch@ivytech.edu )
An active Student Veterans Organization is also available on campus.
Children on Campus Policy
So that each student may give full attention to the task of learning, and to comply with insurance
regulations, children are prohibited from attending classes, exams, clinical, or laboratories with the
parent or guardian. Children also may not accompany adults using the open computer laboratory.
Students are also discouraged from bringing children to scheduled meetings with a course
instructor, faculty, or advisor so that the student’s full attention may be focused on the topic of
discussion.
Students are encouraged to make alternative arrangements for children in the event of school
cancellations, childhood illnesses, and other issues.
Unaccompanied children cannot be left in the library or other areas of the campus unsupervised.
Exceptions may be made for special situations at the discretion of the instructor.
Grievance Procedure
Please refer to the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities for procedure located in
Blackboard.
School closings due to inclement weather:
If any Ivy Tech Region 10 facilities will be closed due to inclement weather or other emergency
conditions, the closing will be announced on the radio. Even if the facilities remain open, you are
expected to use your judgment as to whether the existing weather conditions permit safe
travel. Notify your instructor immediately if you do not attend class due to weather or other
emergency conditions.
Facilities closings are also announced via the Ivy Tech ALERT system for your cell phone. If you
can receive text message on your cell phone, you should go to http://www.ivytech.edu/alert/ and
register for the service. Campus closings are the only message sent through this system.
Closings due to inclement weather are reported to the following local radio stations:
QMIX – 107.3 Y106 – 106.1 WCSI – 1010
WKKG – 101.5 WQKC – 93.7
The announcement is also posted on our home page - www.ivytech.edu/columbus
Television stations are NOT notified.
RIGHT OF REVISION
Note: This syllabus and the information contained within are subject to change without notice;
however, students will be notified of any changes.
AGRI 201 IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE COLUMBUS
RIGHT OF REVISION: THIS SYLLABUS AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE;
HOWEVER, STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGES
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