Question 1

Brandon believes that American culture is superior to other cultures. This is a form of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural universalism. 
B)  sexism. 
C)  cultural relativism. 
D)  ethnocentrism. 
A)  cultural universalism. 
B)  sexism. 
C)  cultural relativism. 
D)  ethnocentrism.

Question 2

Identify the six points of entry into intercultural praxis and explain how you can use them for more effective intercultural interactions and relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the six points of entry into...

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE about cultural identity?

Accepted Answer

A)  People from the dominant culture are very clear about their identity. 
B)  Our cultural identity is shaped by our cultural experiences and social locations. 
C)  People from nondominant groups are typically less aware of their identity. 
D)  Cultural identity is always subjective and individual based. 
A)  People from the dominant culture are very clear about their identity. 
B)  Our cultural identity is shaped by our cultural experiences and social locations. 
C)  People from nondominant groups are typically less aware of their identity. 
D)  Cultural identity is always subjective and individual based.

Question 4

Culture from an anthropological perspective, is a system of shared meanings that are passed from generation to generation through symbols that direct human beings' approach to life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true of ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism is natural and useful for protection of culture in the global context. 
B)  Ethnocentrism is the belief that all groups ways of thinking are equal. 
C)  Ethnocentric views held by people/groups in positions of power have combined to justify dehumanizing practices historically. 
D)  Ethnocentrism is useful and necessary to create group cohesion and loyalty. 
A)  Ethnocentrism is natural and useful for protection of culture in the global context. 
B)  Ethnocentrism is the belief that all groups ways of thinking are equal. 
C)  Ethnocentric views held by people/groups in positions of power have combined to justify dehumanizing practices historically. 
D)  Ethnocentrism is useful and necessary to create group cohesion and loyalty.

Question 6

Standpoint theory is beneficial for intercultural communication because it helps us ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  see that we all, regardless of culture, experience and understand the world similarly. 
B)  see that we experience and understand the world quite differently based on our different standpoints and positionalities. 
C)  understand that knowledge is universal. 
D)  see that knowledge exists independent from issues of power. 
A)  see that we all, regardless of culture, experience and understand the world similarly. 
B)  see that we experience and understand the world quite differently based on our different standpoints and positionalities. 
C)  understand that knowledge is universal. 
D)  see that knowledge exists independent from issues of power.

Question 7

To engage in "praxis" means that you take action based on your careful reflection, and also you critically reflect after taking action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In European societies, literature, opera, and ballet were considered ______ culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  high 
B)  low 
C)  real 
D)  false 
A)  high 
B)  low 
C)  real 
D)  false

Question 9

Globalization is positive because the gap between the wealthy and the poor is decreasing within countries and around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of Standpoint Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to the gap between female and male culture. 
B)  proposes that individuals of different genders, races, ages, ethnic groups, languages, and cultural groups cannot get along. 
C)  claims that the social groups to which we belong shape what we know and how we view the world. 
D)  demonstrates how ethnocentric view is sometimes useful and necessary. 
A)  refers to the gap between female and male culture. 
B)  proposes that individuals of different genders, races, ages, ethnic groups, languages, and cultural groups cannot get along. 
C)  claims that the social groups to which we belong shape what we know and how we view the world. 
D)  demonstrates how ethnocentric view is sometimes useful and necessary.

Question 11

When Kim tries to understand her ___________, she pays attention to what advantages and disadvantages she has in relation to others as a woman of European descent, who comes from working class background, is educated, and is an American citizen.

Accepted Answer

A)  individuality 
B)  positionality 
C)  collectivity 
D)  identity 
A)  individuality 
B)  positionality 
C)  collectivity 
D)  identity

Question 12

Culture in the age of globalization has come to be understood as an experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Despite the fact the United States is described as a "melting pot," the definition of American culture and who is considered an "American" are constantly disputed and negotiated. This is an example of culture as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a site of shared meaning. 
B)  a site of contested meaning. 
C)  a resource. 
D)  globalization. 
A)  a site of shared meaning. 
B)  a site of contested meaning. 
C)  a resource. 
D)  globalization.

Question 14

Briefly define positionality and discuss how your positionality shapes how you communicate in culturally diverse contexts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly define positionality and discuss how your...

Question 15

The cultural studies definition of culture assumes that

Accepted Answer

A)  culture is a shared system of meaning. 
B)  culture is shared by everyone. 
C)  culture is an apparatus of power and system of domination. 
D)  culture is a means for achieving social, economic, and cultural goals. 
A)  culture is a shared system of meaning. 
B)  culture is shared by everyone. 
C)  culture is an apparatus of power and system of domination. 
D)  culture is a means for achieving social, economic, and cultural goals.

Question 16

Sia is an Asian American woman. Because of her experience of both racism and sexism in the United States, she is able to see things differently and understand the issues of race and gender more clearly. This is an example of standpoint theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Brandon believes that American culture is superior to other cultures. This is a form of ______.

Identify the six points of entry into intercultural praxis and explain how you can use them for more effective intercultural interactions and relationships.

Which of the following is TRUE about cultural identity?

Culture from an anthropological perspective, is a system of shared meanings that are passed from generation to generation through symbols that direct human beings' approach to life.

Which of the following is true of ethnocentrism?

Standpoint theory is beneficial for intercultural communication because it helps us ______.

To engage in "praxis" means that you take action based on your careful reflection, and also you critically reflect after taking action.

In European societies, literature, opera, and ballet were considered ______ culture.

Globalization is positive because the gap between the wealthy and the poor is decreasing within countries and around the world.

Which of the following is true of Standpoint Theory?

When Kim tries to understand her ___________, she pays attention to what advantages and disadvantages she has in relation to others as a woman of European descent, who comes from working class background, is educated, and is an American citizen.

Culture in the age of globalization has come to be understood as an experience.

Despite the fact the United States is described as a "melting pot," the definition of American culture and who is considered an "American" are constantly disputed and negotiated. This is an example of culture as ______.

Briefly define positionality and discuss how your positionality shapes how you communicate in culturally diverse contexts.

The cultural studies definition of culture assumes that

Sia is an Asian American woman. Because of her experience of both racism and sexism in the United States, she is able to see things differently and understand the issues of race and gender more clearly. This is an example of standpoint theory.

Understanding the Context of Globalization

Globalizing Body Politics: Embodied Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Displacing Culture and Cultural Space: Locations of Nonverbal and Verbal Communication

Privileging Relationships: Intercultural Communication in Interpersonal Contexts

Crossing Borders: Migration and Intercultural Adaptation

Jamming Media and Popular Culture: Analyzing Messages About Diverse Cultures

The Culture of Capitalism and the Business of Intercultural Communication

Negotiating Intercultural Conflict and Social Justice: Strategies for Intercultural Relations

Engaging Intercultural Communication for Social Justice: Challenges and Possibilities for Global Citizenship

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Exam 1: Opening the Conversation - Studying Intercultural Communication

Brandon believes that American culture is superior to other cultures. This is a form of ______.

Identify the six points of entry into intercultural praxis and explain how you can use them for more effective intercultural interactions and relationships.

Which of the following is TRUE about cultural identity?

Culture from an anthropological perspective, is a system of shared meanings that are passed from generation to generation through symbols that direct human beings' approach to life.

Which of the following is true of ethnocentrism?

Standpoint theory is beneficial for intercultural communication because it helps us ______.

To engage in "praxis" means that you take action based on your careful reflection, and also you critically reflect after taking action.

In European societies, literature, opera, and ballet were considered ______ culture.

Globalization is positive because the gap between the wealthy and the poor is decreasing within countries and around the world.

Which of the following is true of Standpoint Theory?

When Kim tries to understand her ___________, she pays attention to what advantages and disadvantages she has in relation to others as a woman of European descent, who comes from working class background, is educated, and is an American citizen.

Culture in the age of globalization has come to be understood as an experience.

Despite the fact the United States is described as a "melting pot," the definition of American culture and who is considered an "American" are constantly disputed and negotiated. This is an example of culture as ______.

Briefly define positionality and discuss how your positionality shapes how you communicate in culturally diverse contexts.

The cultural studies definition of culture assumes that

Sia is an Asian American woman. Because of her experience of both racism and sexism in the United States, she is able to see things differently and understand the issues of race and gender more clearly. This is an example of standpoint theory.

Understanding the Context of Globalization

Globalizing Body Politics: Embodied Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Displacing Culture and Cultural Space: Locations of Nonverbal and Verbal Communication

Privileging Relationships: Intercultural Communication in Interpersonal Contexts

Crossing Borders: Migration and Intercultural Adaptation

Jamming Media and Popular Culture: Analyzing Messages About Diverse Cultures

The Culture of Capitalism and the Business of Intercultural Communication

Negotiating Intercultural Conflict and Social Justice: Strategies for Intercultural Relations

Engaging Intercultural Communication for Social Justice: Challenges and Possibilities for Global Citizenship

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