Communication 6 – Cultural Communication
CRN# 70106
T/TH 11:15 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
CA-2
Instructor: Mrs. Anzoleaga
Email: clare.anzoleaga@fresnocitycollege.edu
Office Hours: By appointment or email
This document will provide you with all of the information you need for this class: policies,
assignment points, and descriptions. Please refer to this document prior to inquiring with the
instructor.
Required Materials
1. Samovar, Larry A. and Porter, Richard E., & McDaniel, Edwin. (2013).Communication
Between Cultures., 8th edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co. ISBN#:
9781111349103 (ALWAYS bring your text to class)
2. Access to a computer
3. Notebook
Suggested Materials
APA style manual
COURSE: Study of basic theory and skills of intercultural communication. Emphasis is given to
communicating effectively in diverse social and professional environments. Focus will also be
given to the analysis and comparisons of message perception and transmission in interactions
between people from different cultures. Practical application of these skills will also be
highlighted.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the learner should be able to:
1. Apply theories of intercultural communication to their real life encounters.
2. Identify the perception process and illustrate the effects of cultural differences on the
perception process.
3. Build templates for conflict resolution using intercultural communication skills.
4. Listen skillfully across cultures, integrating information about nonverbal
communication.
5. Describe, contrast, and explain differences in language use.
6. Identify and analyze cultural issues affecting a minimum of three ethnic groups.
Classroom Conduct
Please remember that learning is fostered in safe environments, the public speaking course is
unique in that students are required to participate in a potential high anxiety-producing situation.
I expect you to be cognizant of your verbal and nonverbal behavior; you can expect the same
from me. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in any way and can result in loss of
participation points and/or class dismissal.
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Course Assignments*:
 Self Concept Speech: The first presentation is a short self-introduction focusing on a few aspects of
yourself that you wish to highlight for the class as an ice-breaker. You will receive full credit simply
for presenting this 1-2 minute speech. I will assign you to a day to present your speech within the
speech block. If you are not ready or present on that particular day, you will forfeit your points. An
exemplary speech outline will be provided.

Name Your Topic Autoethnography: A typed, one-page paper explaining the personal concept/s
you wish to explore this semester. (50 points)

Family History Speech – 3 sources/3 main points: A typed outline explaining the three points of
your speech with properly formatted APA in-text citations. (50 points)
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Family History Speech – Reference Page: A typed reference page. (50 points)
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Family History Speech – Introduction and Conclusion: A typed outline with all of the necessary
components for introduction and conclusion. (50 points)
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Family History Speech Peer Edit Workshop: The ROUGH DRAFT of a six minute speech telling
the story of your family roots. (50 points)
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Family History Speech: A six minute speech describing the story of your family roots using the
terms from the textbook. (150 points)
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AUTOETHNOGRAPHY JOURNAL ENTRIES: Done in class as time permits. (50 points – 200
points total)
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Media Analysis Speech – 10 main points: A typed outline explaining the main points of your
speech with properly formatted APA in-text citations. (50 points)

Media Analysis Speech – Satisfaction, opposing viewpoint, visualization, call to action: A typed
outline explaining these elements with properly formatted APA in-text citations. (50 points)
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Media Analysis – Reference Page: A typed reference page. (50 points)
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Media Analysis – Introduction and Conclusion: A typed outline with all of the necessary
components for introduction and conclusion. (50 points)
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Media Analysis Speech: Keep track of your media exposure in a journal over the course of one day.
This includes text messages, smart phone use, TV, radio, commercial ads, billboards and signs around
town. Select the top 10 occurrences and use 10 terms from the book to analyze cultural aspects of the
message. Questions to help guide your analysis will be provided. Proper APA format MUST be used
for a passing grade including proper in-text citations and reference page.
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Tests: There are two tests that will consist of essay questions based on the material from lectures,
readings, and class discussions; material from required readings will be included whether or not
discussed in class. Tests are worth 100 points.

Autoethnography Presentation: All good things come to an end. With this final speech, mark the
end of the semester and present your autoethnography. Include some closing thoughts. This speech
will be 2-4 minutes – 50 points total.
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Autoethnography Paper: This essay is a semester-long project based on how well you track and
interpret your chosen theory. A notebook is required for this assignment. The student will create
journal entries in class and out of class (as they see fit) based on prompts from the textbook and
lecture content. The student will then reflexively go through this collection of data at the end of the
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semester and write a story/analysis discussing how they witnessed their theory develop over time –
100 points total.
SAVE ALL YOUR WORK
Course Grade Distribution:
Assignment
Score
Total
Self Concept Speech
/50
Name your topic (Autoethnography)
/50
Family History Speech 3 sources/3 main points
/50
Family History Speech Reference Page
/50
Family History Speech Introduction and Conclusion
/50
Family History Speech Peer Edit Workshop
/50
Family History Speech
/150
Autoethnography Journal Entries (4@ 50 pts. ea.)
/200
Media Analysis Speech – 10 Main Points
/50
Media Analysis Speech – Sat/OppVP/Vis/CTA
/50
Media Analysis Speech Reference Page
/50
Media Analysis Speech Intro and Conclusion
/50
Media Analysis Speech
/50
Tests (2@100 pts. ea.)
/200
Autoethnography paper and Presentation
/200
Total
/1300
*The assignment guidelines and grading rubrics for speeches and papers will be provided.
Grade Scale:
100-89.5% A
89.4-79.5 % B
79.4-69.5% C
69.4-59.5% D
59.4-0%
F
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General Assignment Guidelines:
 If a student is absent on the first day of class or is absent during the first week of class, they
will be dropped. Also, if the student has four or more unexcused absences before the final
date to drop, they will be dropped from class.
 Attendance will be taken at each class session. Students who have four or more unexcused
absences after the final date to drop will receive a grade reduction of 5%. More than eight
unexcused absences will result in a grade reduction of 15%. Arriving late to class and leaving
early are unacceptable and will result in a grade reduction: Two tardies or early departures
are considered the equivalent of one absence. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of
their absences. Excused absences are verifiable, documented, and only occur under
unavoidable circumstances. Exceptions are only made for school-sponsored functions (e.g.
forensics tournaments, school sports, specific school field trips).
 Both the informative and persuasive speech must be passed with a “C” or better in order to
pass this class. Skipping one of the major speeches will receive an automatic “F” for the
class.
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While lively conversations will take place in a Communication class, talking during lectures is
strictly prohibited. I do not tolerate side conversations during lecture. After the request for attention
has been made, if side conversations persist, the following steps will be taken for student deportment:
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1st offense: Verbal warning
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2nd offense: Deportment
o
If second deportment occurs, student will be asked to drop the class.
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Readings should be completed in their entirety by the first class for which they are assigned. Activity
points may be reserved for pop quizzes at any time.
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Late speeches receive a 20% grade reduction. The instructor must be informed in writing prior to
missing class for religious holidays or university-sponsored activities, and excuses for illness or
emergencies require appropriate written documentation within one week of the absence. Make-up
work is conducted at the convenience of the instructor and the class. All speeches must be given on
assigned date. All doctor’s notes must be in photo format and emailed to me within one week of
absence.
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It is your responsibility to monitor your progress in this class. I do not search out students to inform
them of their grades. I expect you to keep track of your score as the semester progresses. I would
strongly suggest you keep every assignment/work that you do in this class as proof of your status at
least until the end of the semester.
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All assignments must be typed, double-spaced, single-sided, 12pt font, standard size, and stapled. The
minimum page length on written assignments is a minimum; below the minimum, assignments will
receive a corresponding deduction in credit (e.g., 2 pages of a 3 page paper = original grade x 67%
[2/3]). Keep a copy of all of your work.
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Stylistic form and bibliographies are to be consistent with APA style manuals. Spell-check and
proofread your work.
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Study Expectations: It is usually expected that students will spend approximately 2 hours of study
time outside of class for every one hour in class (6 hours per week outside of class lectures in this
case).
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Your presence in class (both physical and mental) is expected. I take roll promptly at the beginning of
class. If you arrive late, it is your responsibility to email me that day to let me know you were actually
in class. You are allowed three free absences (even though participation points will be deducted). It is
your responsibility to get any missed notes or assignments from fellow classmates unless you have an
excused absence. It is also your responsibility to provide documentation of an excused absence (in the
form of an electronic copy such as a photo) – I will not ask.
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Please address all email correspondence using the following format:
Dear Mrs. Anzoleaga,
(Insert message here…)
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
(Your name here)
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For greatest efficiency, please refer to the syllabus, ask a study buddy, or ask your question during
class. Do not send emails asking when an assignment is due, for last-minute assistance on
assignments, or to know what your grade is. This class is fast-paced and waiting until the day before
the assignment is due to get started is not recommended because I might not get the email requesting
help in time. These strategies will ensure that a better learning experience is had by all.

Your presence in class (both physical and mental) is expected. You are allowed four
unexcused absences without penalty. For every additional absence, your final grade will
automatically be lowered by 5%. If you are consistently late to class, I will notify you
that further tardiness will be treated as absence according to the above guidelines. There
will be no exceptions to the attendance policy without verifiable documentation presented
to me (doctor’s excuse, family emergency, etc.). It is your responsibility to get any
missed notes or assignments. It is also your responsibility to provide documentation of an
excused absence – I will not ask.

Please address all email correspondence using the following format:
Dear Mrs. Anzoleaga,
(Insert message here…)
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
(Your name here)

For greatest efficiency, please refer to the syllabus, ask a study buddy, use my office
hours, or ask your question during class. Do not send emails asking when an assignment
is due, for last-minute assistance on assignments, or to know what your grade is. This
class is fast-paced and waiting until the day before the assignment is due to get started is
not recommended because I might not get the email requesting help in time. These
strategies will ensure that a better learning experience is had by all.
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Tentative Course Schedule*:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
Introductions
Overview of the course and the syllabus
ASSIGN: Self Concept speech assignment (due in two Thursdays)
ASSIGN: Autoethnography “Name your topic”
LECTURE: Ch. 1
JOURNAL #1
LECTURE: Ch. 1 and 2
ASSIGN: Family History Speech
DUE: Self Concept Speech block
DUE: Autoethnography “Name your topic”
LECTURE: Outlining, APA format, in-text citations, and reference page
ASSIGN: “Three main points and sources”
DUE: Three main points and sources
ASSIGN: Reference page
LECTURE: Ch. 2 and 3
TOPIC: Intros and Conclusions
ASSIGN: Intro and Conclusion
DUE: Reference page
DUE: Intro and Conclusion
DUE: Family History Speech: Peer Edit Workshop
DUE: Family History Speech
DUE: Family History Speech (cont.)
LECTURE: Developing/Organizing Persuasive arguments
LECTURE: Ch. 3 and 4
ASSIGN: Media Analysis Speech
LECTURE: Ch. 4 and 5
DUE: Media Analysis Speech – 10 main points
ASSIGN: Reference page, Intro and Conclusion, Sat/OppVP/Vis/CTA
DUE: Reference page
JOURNAL #2
MIDTERM
LECTURE: Ch. 6
DUE: Intro and Conclusion
DUE: Satisfaction, opposing viewpoint, visualization, call to action
JOURNAL #3
DUE: Media Analysis Speech – Peer Edit Workshop
DUE: Media Analysis Speech block
DUE: Media Analysis Speech block (cont.)
TOPIC: Ch. 7
JOURNAL #4
ASSIGN: Autoethnography Presentation
Catch Up Week
DUE: Autoethnography Peer Edit Workshop
LECTURE: Ch. 8 and 9
DUE: Autoethnography paper
DUE: Autoethnography presentation
Wrapping up
Final
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Students with Disabilities
“If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e.:
Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) per the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.”
Cheating and Plagiarism
I fully expect all students to maintain honesty and integrity in their academic performance.
Cheating and plagiarism are serious infractions and will not be tolerated. I assume you have read
and understand the college’s policy on this.
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