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Getting Started and How Human Beings Communicate

In this module you will be able to compare and contrast different forms of communication and examine one's own communication style. You'll be able to practice explaining a need to others through multiple forms of communication and be able to identify how communication shows up in a team environment. You will also be able to define interpersonal gap and use strategies to minimize the distance.

Cultural Differences in Communication

In this module, you will be able to define the larger idea of "language" beyond words and be able to recognize how cultural communications changes in various settings. You will be able to analyze how context in culture can vary communications styles. You will also be able to examine how formal and informal communication will differ within a culture.

Managing Challenges in Communication in Cross-Cultural Teams

In this module, you will be able to examine the challenges that culture might play in communication within your team, including concepts of social and work time. You will be able to assess where culture is connected in communication-based conflicts and apply strategies to create a consistent communication and feedback in the team to minimize cultural conflict. You will use strategies to resolve conflict within the team and use the awareness wheel tool to showcase effective communication on a team.

Co-Creating a New Language With Your Team

In this module, you will be able to apply various techniques that include all the cultural norms of your team and apply code mixing when working with individuals. You will be able to find common ground through shared experience, humor about cultural differences, and create interest in learning about each other. You will be able to define and use strategies to create your team norms and obtain buy-in. You will be able to write down your grammatical syntax that is unique to your team and also be able to identify that change is constant, so you will need to be able to create a plan that is iterative with your team norms.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops communication skills, which are core for all fields

Examines the context of communication, including social and work time

Provides tools and strategies to improve team communication

Can be applied to any team or organization

Taught by experienced instructors with expertise in communication

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Tutorial on the Importance of Nonverbal Communication

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This tutorial will help you learn about the importance of nonverbal communication, giving you insights into the topic.

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Watch the tutorial on nonverbal communication.
Take notes on the key points.
Practice using nonverbal communication skills in your everyday interactions.

Compile Your Notes and Assignments

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Since the materials covered in this course are diverse, taking the time to review will increase retention and content mastery.

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Gather your notes, assignments, and other course materials.
Organize the materials into a logical order.
Review the materials regularly.

Review Intercultural Communication

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Reading this book will help you build a stronger foundation for understanding the complexities of communication across cultures.

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Read the introduction and first two chapters of the book.
Take notes on the key concepts of intercultural communication.
Use the concepts you learned to analyze your own communication style.

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Practice Giving and Receiving Feedback in a Cross-Cultural Context

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These exercises will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills in giving and receiving feedback in a cross-cultural context.

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Find a partner from a different culture.
Practice giving each other feedback on a specific task.
Reflect on the experience and discuss how cultural differences impacted the feedback process.

Peer Practice Session: Negotiating Across Cultures

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This session is an opportunity to refine your negotiation skills with individuals from diverse backgrounds to augment your cultural competency.

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Form a group with peers from different cultures.
Choose a negotiation scenario.
Negotiate with each other, taking into account cultural differences.
Reflect on the experience and discuss how cultural differences impacted the negotiation process.

Develop a Communication Plan for a Cross-Cultural Team

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This project will let you put your knowledge of cross-cultural communication into practice.

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Identify the different cultures represented in your team.
Research the communication styles of these cultures.
Develop a communication plan that takes into account the different cultural styles.
Implement your communication plan and monitor its effectiveness.

Create a Presentation on the Impact of Culture on Conflict Resolution

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This deliverable will allow you to build on what you've learned about the impact of culture on conflict resolution and showcase your existing skills.

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Research the impact of culture on conflict resolution.
Develop a presentation that outlines your findings.
Deliver your presentation to your classmates.

Contribute to an Open-Source Project Related to Cross-Cultural Communication

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Contributing to an open-source project is an excellent way to apply practical knowledge from this course in a collaborative environment.

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Find an open-source project related to cross-cultural communication.
Contribute to the project by writing code, fixing bugs, or translating documentation.
Collaborate with other contributors to improve the project.

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