Exam 1: Introduction to Intercultural Competence

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There are a few simple ideas that, if learned from Lustig and Koester's text, will guarantee that you will communicate competently with people from other cultures.

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Marshall McLuhan coined the term global village to describe the consequences of the mass media's ability to bring events from the far reaches of the globe into people's homes, thus shrinking the world. How do contemporary technologies permit people to learn about, and interact with, people from foreign countries and cultures? Factua

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Contemporary technologies such as social media, video conferencing, and instant messaging allow people to easily connect with individuals from foreign countries and cultures. Through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, people can learn about different cultures, traditions, and current events from around the world. Video conferencing tools like Zoom and Skype enable face-to-face communication with people in other countries, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for different perspectives. Additionally, language translation apps and websites make it easier for people to communicate across language barriers, further facilitating interaction and learning about foreign cultures. Overall, contemporary technologies have greatly expanded the ability for individuals to learn about and interact with people from diverse backgrounds and locations.

Which view of communication recognizes that all participants are simultaneously interpreting multiple messages at all moments?

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The typical foreign-born resident in the U.S. is a recent immigrant with a tenth-grade educationl

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Can changing the context of communication change how messages are interpreted? Why or why not? Give an example to justify your answer

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In today's world, it is safe to assume that one's neighbors and co-workers will have similar

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The________ context includes the actual location of the interactants.

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Changing cultural demographics in the United States have been due largely to

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The term global village refers to

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Compared to less-competent interactions, which of the following is likely to occur in very competent intercultural relationships?

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Which statement is NOT true?

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Edward T. Hall analogized that cultures are like icebergs because they have both visible and hidden parts. Using a cultural group you belong to, discuss an aspect of each part and explain how the hidden culture could complicate communication with someone who is not familiar with you culture.

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Communication is symbolic because it requires that people

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The transactional view of communication emphasizes the construction or shared creation of messages and meanings

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Cultures are like icebergs because the most significant portion of each is hidden from view.

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As the United States becomes more culturally diverse,

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The need to develop intercultural skills in today's world is clearly apparent due to

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Communication has occurred even if there is no degree of understanding between the participants

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Which of the following statements on the view of communication as transactional is FALSE?

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Interpersonal communication typically involves

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