CMST 2610 - Intercultural Communication
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 40028,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jeffrey Tyus
Email: jltyus@ysu.edu
Course Description
2610. Intercultural Communication. The study of key historical and contemporary theories that affect communication across cultural boundaries. Exercises for improving communication skills in intercultural communication situations are included. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in an Intercultural Society | Tyus, J. & Jackson, J | 9781792481611 |
Purchasing the book is MANDATORY. You can go to https://he.kendallhunt.com/tyus_jackson to purchase an access code, as this book is only available in eBook format. You can also check YSU Barnes & Noble to purchase an access code.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1 & 2 | Become Acquainted with the course Intercultural Communication in Your Life An Introduction to Diversity | 1. Student Introduction (Introduce Yourself activity) 2. Complete the Diversity Assignment (MLO 5) 3. Syllabus Quiz (MLO 1) 4. Chapter Quizzes - Ch. 1-2 (MLO 2-7) 5. Please review the instructions for the Research Paper and Presentation due in Module 7 and begin preparing for it. You will be assigned your partners in Module 2. 6. Assignments due Oct. 24 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 3 & 4 | Diversity: Benefits and Barriers Ethical Dimensions of Intercultural Communication | 1. Chapter Quizzes – Ch. 3-4 (MLO 1-8) 2. Please review the instructions for the Research Paper and Presentation due in Module 7 and begin preparing for it. You will be assigned your partners this week. 3. Assignments due Oct. 31 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 5 & 6 | Culture and Identity Sojourning, Assimilating, and Acculturating | 1. Skin Deep Assignment (MLO 1& 4) 2. Chapter Quizzes - Ch. 5-6 (MLO 1-7) 3. Cultural Artifact due Nov. 4 4. Assignments due Nov. 7 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7 & 8 | Intercultural Dimensions of Verbal and Nonverbal Comm Conversing and Relating in Intercultural Contexts | 1. Chapter Quizzes - Ch. 7-8 (MLO 1-8) 2. Intercultural Relationships Assignment (MLO 8) 3. Revisit and continue working on Research Paper and Presentation due in Module 7 4. Assignments due Nov. 14 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9 & 10 | Intercultural Issues in Group Communication Intercultural Communication and Conflict | 1. Chapter Quizzes - Ch. 9-10 (MLO 1-7) 2. Assignments due Nov. 21 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 11 & 12 | Communicating Social Class and Understanding Poverty Intercultural Communication and New Media | 1. Chapter Quizzes - Ch. 11-12 (MLO 1-7) 2. Women Who Love Killers Assignment (MLO 2) 3. Assignments due Nov. 28 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 13 & 14 | Intercultural Issues in Health, Wellness, and Medicine Intercultural Comm. in Business & Professional Contexts | 1. Chapter Quizzes - Ch. 13-14 (MLO 1-8) 2. Research Paper and Presentation (MLO 1-2; CO 1) 3. Quizzes due Dec. 5 4. Paper/Presentation due Dec. 2nd |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.