LISA A. STEFANI

8800 Grossmont College Drive

El Cajon, CA 92020-1799

(619) 644-7000 ext. 3926

E-mail: Lstef28@aol.com

Education

    Ph.D. Work. University of California, San Diego. Department of Communication. 1996.

      M.A., Speech Communication. (Summa Cum Laude, G.P.A.:4.0)   San Diego State University, 1995.

     Master's Thesis: Intercultural Communication Training in the Classroom: A Measure of the Effects.

     B.A., Speech Communication. (Summa Cum Laude, G.P.A.:4.0)

     San Diego State University, 1994.

Academic Position

 Adjunct Professor,    Grossmont College & Palomar College,

Recent Publications

     Books: 

    Shirono, I., Stefani, L., & Nogami, F. (2013). TOEIC Part 7 for Beginners. Yumi Press, Japan.

    Stefani, L. A. (2010). Global Communication: Interaction within the Cultural Merge (5th Ed.). Ready or Not Press, NV, available at http://readyornotpress.com

    Stefani, L. A. (2010 ). Cultural Encounters in Cyberspace: A Workbook for Global Communication (5th Ed.).   Ready or Not Press, NV, available at http://readyornotpress.com

    Stefani, L. A. (2008). Global Communication: Interaction within the Cultural Merge (4rd Ed.). Ready or Not Press, NV, available at http://readyornotpress.com

    Stefani, L. A. (2008). Cultural Encounters in Cyberspace: A Workbook for Global Communication (4rd Ed.).   Ready or Not Press, NV, available at http://readyornotpress.com

    Stefani, L. A. (2008). Making Your Point: A Workbook for Effective Public Speaking (2nd Ed.. Ready or Not Press, NV, available at http://readyornotpress.com

    Stefani, L.A. & Shirono, I, & Shimomura, K. (2007). English and International Communication 700. Japan Times: Japan.     

     Stefani, L.A. (2007). Global Communication: Interaction within the Cultural Merge (3rd Ed.). The National Social Science Press.

     Stefani, L.A. (2007). Cultural Encounters in Cyberspace: A Workbook for Global Communication (3rd Ed.). The National Social Science Press.

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2006). Test of English for international communication 860 (2nd Ed.). Goken: Japan.   

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2006). Test of English for international communication 730 (2nd Ed.). Goken: Japan.  

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2006).  Test of English for international communication 600 (2nd Ed.). Goken: Japan.  

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2006). Test of English for international communication 470 (2nd Edition). Goken: Japan.   

     Stefani, L.A. (2005). Global Communication: Interaction within the Cultural Merge (2nd Ed.). The National Social Science Press.

     Stefani, L.A. (2005). Cultural Encounters in Cyberspace: A Workbook for Global Communication (2nd Ed.). The National Social Science Press.

    Stefani, L. A. (2005). Making Your Point: A Workbook for Effective Public Speaking. The National Social Science Press.

     Stefani, L.A. (2003). Global Communication: Interaction within the Cultural Merge. The National Social Science Press,.

     Stefani, L.A. (2003). Cultural Encounters in Cyberspace: A Workbook for Global Communication. The National Social Science Press.

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L. (2002). Listening for TOEIC II. Yumi Press, Japan.

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2001). Listening and speaking strategies: Advanced course. Kenkyusha: Japan.

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2001). Listening and Speaking Strategies: Immediate Course Kenkyusha: Japan. 

      Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2001). Listening and Speaking Strategies: Introductory Course Kenkyusha: Japan.

      Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2001). Listening and Speaking Strategies: Elementary Course Kenkyusha: Japan.

      Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (2000). Test of English for international communication 500. Gakken Press: Japan. 

      Stefani, L.A. & Shirono, I (2000). English and International Communication 600. Japan Times: Japan.

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (1999). Test of English for international communication 470. Goken: Japan. 

      Shirono, I. & Stefani, L. A. (1999). International communication, 470. Japan Times: Japan.

      Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (1999).  Test of English for international communication 600. Goken: Japan.

      Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (1999). Test of English for international communication 730. Goken: Japan.

      Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (1999). Test of English for international communication 860. Goken: Japan. 

     Stefani, L. A. (1999). Culture and Communication. Yumi Press: Japan.

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L.A. (1999). Listening for TOEIC. Yumi Press: Japan.

     Shirono, I. & Stefani, L. A. (1998). Listening for Travel. Yumi Press: Japan.

     Samovar, L. A., Porter, R. E., & Stefani, L. A. (1998). Communication between cultures (3rd Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing.

      Stefani, L. A. (1998). Workbook to accompany: Oral communication speaking across cultures (10th ed.) Madison, WI: McGraw-Hill.

Chapters in Anthologies:

      Stefani, L. A., (1997). The impact of culture on classroom communication. In L.A. Samovar & R. E. Porter, (Eds.), Intercultural  communication: A reader (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

      Stefani, L. A., Samovar, L. A., & Hellweg, S. A. (1997). Culture and its impact on negotiation. In L. A. Samovar & R. E. Porter, (Eds.), Intercultural communication: A reader (8th ed.). Belmont, CA; Wadsworth Publishing Company.

     Instructor's Manuals:

     Stefani, L. A., Samovar, L. A., & Skow, L. M. (1998). Instructor's manual for Communication between cultures (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

      Stefani, L. A. (1998). Instructor's manual and test item file for Samovar and Mills Oral communication: Speaking across cultures (10th ed.). Madison, WI: McGraw-Hill.

    Stefani, L.A., Samovar, L.A., & Skow, L.M. (1997). Instructor's resource manual for Samovar and Porter's Intercultural Communication: A Reader (8th ed.) Belmont, CA: International Thomson Publishing.

Journal Articles

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2002). Technology and Education: A forward glance. The Communication Association of Japan, Speech Communication, XII, 55-79.

     Stefani, L. A., & Shirono, I. (2000, March). Besuboru, baseball, and cultural basics: What went wrong? Meikai Journal Faculty of Languages and Cultures, Vol.12, 103-119.

      Stefani, L. A., & Shirono, I. (1999). Computer-mediated communication in the intercultural communication course: A cross-cultural experiment. The Communication Association of Japan, Speech Communication Education, XI, 55-79.

Presentations at Professional Meetings

   Stefani, L.A. (2008, February). Trends in Online Instruction: Is Progress Always Progress? panel presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Denver, Colorado.

    Stefani, L.A. (2006, February). E-Learning: Moving Past Justification to Communication and Connectivity. Competitively selected paper presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Palm Springs, California.

      Stefani, L.A. (2004, February). Internet assignments for teaching Intercultural Communication. G.I.F.T.S. panel presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Albuquerque, NM.

        Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2002, November). Round Table: Advances in Teaching Intercultural Communication. Competitive panel presented at the National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.

       Stefani, L.A. (2001, November). Teaching intercultural communication through interactive technology.  Competitively selected paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, Atlanta, Georgia. 

      Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2000, June). Technology and Education: A forward glance. Competitively selected paper presented at the Japanese Communication Association Convention, Japan.

       Stefani, L.A., & Keaveney, M. (2000, February). Enhancing communication instruction through technology. Competitively selected panel presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Sacramento, California.

       Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2000, February). Building community through technology. Competitively selected paper presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Sacramento, California.  

       Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (1999, August). Technology: The future of education. Competitively selected paper presented at the 12^th World Congress of Applied Linguistics Convention, Tokyo: Japan.

     Stefani, L. A., & Shirono, I. (1998, November). Computer-mediated communication in the intercultural communication course: A cross-cultural experiment. Competitively selected paper presented at the National Communication Association Convention, New York.

     Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (1998, June). Besuboru and baseball: Sports globalization or communication breakdown. Competitively selected paper presented at the Japanese Communication Association Convention, Japan.

     Stefani, L. A., & Shirono, I. (1998, June). Teaching intercultural communication through computer-mediation: A cross-cultural examination. Competitively selected paper presented at the Japanese Communication Association Convention, Japan.

    Stefani. L. A., & Shirono, I.  (1998, February). Besuboru, baseball, and cultural basics: What went wrong? Competitively selected paper presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Denver, CO.

       Stefani, L.A., & Holland, H. (1998, February). What women want: The seduction of the computer. Competitively selected paper presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Denver, CO.

     Stefani, L.A. (1996, November). International management: A cultural issue. Competitively selected paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.

      Stefani, L.A. (1996, November). Intercultural communication training in the classroom: A measure of the effects. Competitively selected paper presented at the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.

Workshops, Seminars, and Short Courses Presented   

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2004, February). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course conducted at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Albuquerque, NM.  

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2003, February). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course Part II: Activities and Applications. Short course  conducted at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah.  

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2002, November). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course Part II: Activities and Applications. Short course conducted at the National Communication Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.  

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2002, April). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course to be conducted at the Eastern Communication Association Convention, New York, New York.  

     Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2002, February). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course  to be conducted at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Long Beach, California.  

     Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2001, November). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course  conducted at the National Communication Association Convention, Atlanta, Georgia.  

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2001, February). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course conducted at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

      Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2000, November). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course conducted at the National Communication Association Convention, Seattle, Washington.

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (2000, February). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course conducted at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Sacramento, California.

    Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (1999, November). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short course conducted at the National Communication Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois.

      Stefani, L.A., & Shirono, I. (1999, February). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short Course conducted for the Western States Communication Association, Vancouver, BC.

      Stefani, L. A., & Shirono, I. (1998, November). Incorporating technology into the intercultural communication course. Short Course conducted for the National Communication Association, New York, NY.

      Stefani, L. A., & Shirono, I. (1998, April). Learning styles: How communication and relational styles impact the multicultural classroom. Short course conducted for the Center for the Study of Teaching and Learning Diversity in Higher Education Convention, Monterey, CA.

         Stefani, L. A., & McDaniel, E. (1996, November). Teaching the intercultural communication course at the college and university level. Short Course conducted for the Speech Communication Association Convention, San Diego, CA.

Other Professional Activities

       Global Intercultural Connection: Website jointly created with  Professor Itsuo Shirono at Meikai University in Japan. Global and Intercultural Communication students in the U.S., Japan, Mexico, Belize and Uzbekistan study together, share in cross-cultural activities, and communicate interpersonally via this website.

http://www001.upp.so-net.ne.jp/GlobalVillage

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