Question 1

Explain what is meant by intercultural communication and provide two examples of inter-cultural communication in your environment.

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Question 2

What are some of the consequences, both positive and negative, of globalization?

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Question 3

Integrating an international, global, or intercultural dimension into higher education is referred to as ________________.

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A)  globalization 
B)  localization 
C)  internationalization 
D)  localism

Question 4

Divergent behaviors enhance intercultural communication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why should we be concerned about inequality and injustice in the world today?

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Question 6

Examples of social media include _____________.

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A)  Facebook 
B)  Twitter 
C)  Myspace 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Explain the term 'internationalization' and provide three examples of 'internationalization at home' activities.

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Question 8

Identify and discuss three imperatives for studying language and intercultural communica-tion today.

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Question 9

Intercultural conflict competence is only essential for world leaders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe five characteristics of an ethical intercultural communicator.

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Question 11

Markers of cultural membership include ____________.

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A)  nationality 
B)  language 
C)  ethnicity 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

A lingua franca is a language that is used as the medium of communication between indi-viduals who do not have a native language in common

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why it is important to develop intercultural competence?

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Question 14

Studying abroad ensures enhanced intercultural competence and second language fluency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Miguel is comparing the communication behaviors of Dutch architects in the Nether-lands with that of English architects in the United Kingdom. His work is an example of _____________.

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A)  a cross-cultural communication study 
B)  an intercultural communication study 
C)  an interpersonal communication study 
D)  an investigation of intergroup relations

Question 16

Othering or Otherization refers to the labeling and degrading of people who have different cultural backgrounds.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ethnic cleansing refers to __________________________.

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A)  enhancing the job prospects of ethnic minorities 
B)  the violent removal of an ethnic group by another 
C)  the illegal trade of ethnic group members for sexual exploitation 
D)  the voluntary migration of an ethnic group to another region for better job prospects

Question 18

What do we mean by critical intercultural communication? Explain the view of culture put forward by critical intercultural communication scholars.

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Question 19

Knowledge industries ______________.

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A)  require individuals who are bi(multi)lingual 
B)  value people with scientific or technological training 
C)  are becoming more important in today's globalized world. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Throughout the world, diverse religious codes of ethics serve as life guides for believers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Why Study Language and Intercultural Communication

Explain what is meant by intercultural communication and provide two examples of inter-cultural communication in your environment.

What are some of the consequences, both positive and negative, of globalization?

Integrating an international, global, or intercultural dimension into higher education is referred to as ________________.

Divergent behaviors enhance intercultural communication.

Why should we be concerned about inequality and injustice in the world today?

Examples of social media include _____________.

Explain the term 'internationalization' and provide three examples of 'internationalization at home' activities.

Identify and discuss three imperatives for studying language and intercultural communica-tion today.

Intercultural conflict competence is only essential for world leaders.

Describe five characteristics of an ethical intercultural communicator.

Markers of cultural membership include ____________.

A lingua franca is a language that is used as the medium of communication between indi-viduals who do not have a native language in common

Why it is important to develop intercultural competence?

Studying abroad ensures enhanced intercultural competence and second language fluency.

Miguel is comparing the communication behaviors of Dutch architects in the Nether-lands with that of English architects in the United Kingdom. His work is an example of _____________.

Othering or Otherization refers to the labeling and degrading of people who have different cultural backgrounds.

Ethnic cleansing refers to __________________________.

What do we mean by critical intercultural communication? Explain the view of culture put forward by critical intercultural communication scholars.

Knowledge industries ______________.

Throughout the world, diverse religious codes of ethics serve as life guides for believers.