CMST 5-931 is an online course completed through Canvas, CCSF's online learning management system. In Fall 2020, the course will run over a 16-week period that begins August 31st and concludes December 18th. After reviewing the information below, reach out if you have any questions: nsteele@ccsf.edu

Enrollment Information:

• The waitlist is currently full, although you might keep an eye out for an open spot. If space becomes available, students on the waitlist will receive email notification (to your mail.ccsf.edu account) and have 24 hours to claim the spot and enroll.

• Once the class begins on August 31st, any student wanting to gain entry to the class (including those who were on the waitlist) will need to submit a "class add request," following these directions and using the CRN # for this course (74777).

Details about the Course: 

• Course Description: "Develops communication competence to manage conflict and interact with people who are culturally different. Students participate in discussions and complete written and oral assignments, developing communication strategies and skills that result in deliberate and fruitful intercultural outcomes."

• Overview: You'll learn key concepts and theories relevant to culture and communication, learn theories and strategies for better understanding yourself and communicating with others

• Distance Learning Preparedness: Online courses can present additional challenges for students. Take this brief survey to evaluate your readiness. New to Canvas? You are invited to attend an optional orientation via Zoom on Wednesday (10/2) from 1-1:30pm or 8:30-9pm, and I am also available to help you during office hours.

• Course Availability: The online course will become available on Monday, August 31st. All enrolled students will be granted access to the course through Canvas. You must be enrolled in order to access the course. You'll receive a welcome message from me on the first day of instruction, informing you that the first unit of the course is available and inviting you to complete the week's work.

• Participate Actively: Students must log in and complete activities at least twice per week. Lack of participation before the drop and withdrawal deadlines will result in removal from the class. Lack of participation after the withdrawal deadline will result in failure.

• Commit the Time: You must keep up with the weekly workload, completing all assignments on time--especially major assignments and weekly discussions. The course workload includes up to 40 pages of reading in a week, discussions, chapter quizzes, presentations, and a final. Be sure to read the relevant textbook chapters prior to completing the weekly workloads to be successful in this course! 

Want to get a head-start? Although you can't complete coursework before the start of the semester, you can read the textbook and review podcasts (e.g., Rough Translation, Code Switch) and documentaries dealing with culture and intercultural communication.

"No two languages are ever sufficiently similar to be considered as representing the same social reality. The world in which different societies live are distinct worlds, not merely the same world with different labels attached." -Amy Tan