Assignments

LEC # TOPICS ASSIGNMENTS
1 Introduction to the Course, and to Interactive Communication

Exercises in Listening and Nonverbal Communication

Using Listening and Informal Speaking Skills in One-to-One Interactive Situations
 
2 Communication Styles

Interpersonal Attitude Survey
 
3 Discuss Individual and Team Projects

Discuss and Practice 5-min Persuasive Presentation with Q & A 
 
4 Persuasive Presentations with Q & A Prepare for Presentations (PDF)
5 Persuasive Presentations with Q & A (cont.) Prepare for Presentations 
6 Handling Hostility  Prepare for "Fast Food Fiasco" Role Play 
7 Running Meetings  
8 Presentations to Hostile Audience  Prepare Presentation to Hostile Audience (PDF
9 Presentations to Hostile Audience (cont.)  
10 Group Decision Making  Turn in Self-analysis of Presentation to Hostile Audience
11 Group Decision Making and Active Listening  
12 Intercultural Communication

Case Discussion based on Negotiation: Lost in Taiwan
Turn in Analysis of Role Play (PDF
13 Intercultural Communication (cont.)

Case Discussion based on In the Shadow of the City
 
14-21 Team-led Classes  
22 Working with the Media   
23 Final Individual Presentations   
24 Final Individual Presentations (cont.)  
25 Class Wrap-up