| ses # | topics | key dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Introduction to Course and Each Other Why Intercultural Communication Is Hard | |
| 2 | Cultural Patterning and Variability | |
| 3 | Cultural Patterning and Variability (cont.) | Cultural self-assessment assignment due |
| 4 | The Unique Relationship Between Culture and Communication | |
| 5 | Intercultural Interaction: Verbal Communication (With a Special Emphasis on Communication Between the Genders) | |
| 6 | Intercultural Interaction: Nonverbal Communication | |
| 7 | Intercultural Challenges | |
| 8 | Intercultural Communication Practices: Managing, Negotiating, and Persuading | |
| 9 | Intercultural Communication Practices: Teamwork | |
| 10 | Germany | |
| 11 | Germany (cont.) | Book essay first draft due |
| 12 |
Mexico Guest Speaker: Amy Kircaldy, Coordinator, MIT Mexico Program | |
| 13 | Mexico (cont.) | |
| 14 | Arab Cultures | |
| 15 | Arab Cultures (cont.) | Book essay final draft due |
| 16 | African Cultures | |
| 17 | Traditional African Cultures (cont.) | |
| 18 |
Japan Guest Speaker: Patricia Gercik, Assoc Director, MISTI | |
| 19 | Japan (cont.) | |
| 20 |
China Guest Speaker: Shan-nan Chang, Director of Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston | |
| 21 | China (cont.) | |
| 22 | The Annual 21G.019 Movie and Potluck Dinner | |
| 23-25 | Team Presentations | Oral presentation and team report due |
| 26 | Wrap Up |