Exam 5: Language and Identity in Intercultural Communication

Our _________ is basically our self-concept or sense of self.

In ____________ the first language and culture are maintained as a second language develops, whereas in _________ a second language is added at the expense of one's first language and culture.

Social institutions influence the formation of our identities.

The degree of significance of a particular identity is referred to as identity intensity.

Our avowed identity is the one that others give to us.

__________ identities integrate diverse cultural elements.

Explain the identity challenges and benefits that a global nomad may experience.

An individual's ________ identity may include her love of fun and extracurricular inter-ests, while her ________ identity includes her cultural or ethnic membership.

Language identity refers to the relationship between our sense of self and the language(s) we speak.

A contested identity is the degree to which an identity stands out in a particular situation.

Individualism is the dimension of culture that refers to social cohesion and inclusion.

Being different from the majority can trigger deep reflection on one's identities.

We can manipulate some aspects of our identities through our nonverbal actions.

Describe four ways in which people communicate their cultural identities to others.

In contexts that stress individualism, an interdependent self-construal is promoted.

Most scholars today view identity as singular and fixed.

A global nomad is an individual who is able to successfully adopt an international lifestyle, speak multiple languages, and avoid identity confusion.

An individual's self-identities may change due to a shift in economic, personal, and social circumstances.

An independent self-construal ______________.

Language identity is associated with ______________.