Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/11/07
SPH100 20082-99999	LAB	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Intercultural Exchange
Cultural field exchange and academic experience for students, faculty and community college employees between one or more Maricopa Community Colleges and a corresponding Mexican institution of higher learning to build better intercultural understanding and relationships. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
SPH100   20082-99999	Intercultural Exchange

1.	Participate in the complete exchange experience both in Arizona and in Mexico. (I, II, III)
2.	Describe cultural differences and similarities (I, II, III)
3.	Record a journal of observations and activities from visits and exchange sessions. (I, II, III)
4.	Report on intercultural exchange experience. (I, II, III)
5.	Host a student, faculty or employee counterpart during the U.S. part of the exchange. (II)
6.	Prepare and report out on student project with a Mexican partner school on a topic common to both areas/countries. (III)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
SPH100   20082-99999	Intercultural Exchange

I. Intercultural Exchange Sessions A. Planning B. Orientation C. Final evaluation II. Host Culture Visits A. Host family stay B. Classroom visits and discussions C. Business/industry visit in host culture D. Cultural site visits III. Group Discussions and analysis A. Common topic projects B. Reporting on intercultural exchange experience

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