Global Learning Classes for Fall 2023

You must get permission to participate in these special classes.
Please email [email protected].

Global Engagement at Jeff State July 13 23

JeffersonState Community College
Jefferson Campus
Speech 106!

Learn Intercultural Communication

Have you ever wondered what everyday life is like in other countries? Do you find other cultures fascinating? Do you also need a speech class for your degree plan? If so, then consider enrolling in SPH 106 with Grant Merrill this fall! In addition to learning basic communication theory and public speaking, you will have the opportunity to interact with university students in France. Not only will you gain interesting knowledge about French culture, but you will also get to teach them about your own culture!

Each student in this class will produce an approximately 5-minute video showcasing a “day in the life” of what it’s like to be an American college student. The students in France will produce similar videos about their own lives, and our classes will share these videos with one another.

Here are a few reasons you should consider this class:

  1. Today’s world is becoming increasingly interconnected. This class will give you the communication skills necessary to thrive in a multicultural environment.
  2. You will sharpen your ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, which will prove beneficial in any career you pursue.
  3. Taking a speech class often alleviates public speaking anxiety. Most people are at least a little nervous when it comes to speaking in front of an audience. By the time you finish this class, you will be speaking with confidence!
  4. The instructor for this class understands what it is like to live with social anxiety and can help ease you in to public speaking.
  5. You will have the opportunity to network with people in another part of the world. This could lead to long-lasting professional connections and friendships.

Questions? Contact Grant Merrill at [email protected] or (205) 856-7829

Class Information:

The course: SPH 106: Fundamentals of Oral Communication CRN:  12364

Time: Monday and Wednesday mornings, 8:30-9:45

Place: Jefferson Campus, Bethune-Deramus Hall 237

You do NOT need any prior knowledge of public speaking, French, or video editing. You must get permission to participate in the class. Please email [email protected].

Shelby-Hoover Campus
Economics 231

Add Collaboration On An International Economic Development Team Project To Your Skill Set & Resume

If you are interested in learning about and participating on an International Team exploring macroeconomic concepts and technologies, read further!!! The goal of this experience is to enhance your communication skills and cross-cultural awareness with a team tasked with analyzing the macroeconomic impact of policies on International Trade & Economic Development.

Class Information:

The course: ECO 231-10184 Macroeconomics Click Project

The Place: 407 JMB (Shelby Campus)

The Time: 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Tuesday & Thursdays

Enrollment will be limited so act quickly to reserve your place.

For more information Contact:

Fred Hughes
(205) 9835238
[email protected]
or stop by my office this summer.
Office Hours: Thursdays 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.