Lesson 1

Question 1

..System of knowledge, beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that are acquired,
shared, and used by its
members in daily living

Answer 1

culture

Question 2

Groups of persons/people who differ in some ethnic or sociological way from their parent (or dominant) culture

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co-culture

Question 3

• The differences can be in terms of factors such as ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, age, region, or sexual orientation

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co-culture

Question 4

The way of life of a particular
society or a group of people

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culture

Question 5

give 3 examples of co-culture groups

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Mexican Americans,.Chinese Filipinos,Persons with Disabilities or Differently Abled Individuals,..The Elderly,
The LBGTQIA + Community

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is the existence of a variety of cultural groups within a society. The diversity ranges from ethnicity, race, religion, language, values, traditions, beliefs, behaviors , rules of conduct, etc.

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Cultural diversity

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The process of interpreting and sharing meanings with individuals from different cultures

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Intercultural communication

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What are the Four Forms of Intercultural communication

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INTRACULTURAL, INTERRACIAL,INTERNATIONAL, INTERETHNIC

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Interaction among members of the same racial, ethnic, or other co-culture groups

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INTRACULTURAL

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Communication with/among individuals of different races

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INTERRACIAL

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Interaction between persons representing different nations /political structures

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INTERNATIONAL

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Communication with/among individuals of different ethnic origins

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INTERETHNIC

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Acceptance
of other
cultural groups
as equal in value
to one’s own

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CULTURAL
RELATIVISM

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The tendency to see one’s
culture as
superior
to all others

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ETHNOCENTRISM

Question 15

what are the STRATEGIES USED by CO-CULTURE GROUPS (or any MINORITY GROUP) to INTERACT w/ THOSE in the DOMINANT CULTURE

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ACCOMMODATION,ASSIMILATION,SEPARATION

Question 16

The means by which co-culture members maintain their cultural identity while striving to establish relationships with members of the dominant culture – they may take on values and beliefs, practices of the hostcultureand accommodate them in the public sphere, while maintaining the parentculturein the private sphere

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ACCOMMODATION

Question 17

The means by which co-culture members in an attempt to fit in (or join) with members of the dominant culture give up their own ways to assume the modes of behavior of the dominant culture

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ASSIMILATION

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The means by which co-culture member use to resist interacting with members of the dominant culture

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SEPARATION

Question 19

Refers to adapting to a new culture while still maintaining aspects of one’s own cultural identity.

• Involves adjusting to fit in

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ACCOMMODATION

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Means fully adopting the norms and practices of the dominant culture, often at the expense of one’s original culture

• Essentially becoming part of the ‘majority culture’ by giving up one’s own distinct traits

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ASSIMILATION

Question 21

What are the FOUR VARIABLES TO DISTINGUISH CULTURES

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Individualism vs. Collectivism,High Context vs. Low Context,High Power Distance vs. Low Power Distance,
Masculine vs. Feminine

Question 22

Reveals how people define themselves in their relationship with others

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Individualism vs. Collectivism

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Reveals communication style or contextual differences

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High Context vs. Low Context

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Measures willingness to accept power differences

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High Power Distance vs. Low Power Distance

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Reveals attitudes towards gender roles; The value placed by members on something, e.g. material possession

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Masculine vs. Feminine

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Group goals are stressed

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COLLECTIVISM

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Individual goals are stressed

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INDIVIDUALISM

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Emphasis on “We”

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COLLECTIVISM

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Emphasis on “I”

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INDIVIDUALISM

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The individual is expected to fit in groups.

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COLLECTIVISM

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Emphasizes in developing a sense of self

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...INDIVIDUALISM

Question 32

Nurture group influence

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COLLECTIVISM

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Individual initiative & achievement

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INDIVIDUALISM

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E.g. Arab, African, Asian & Latin American

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COLLECTIVISM

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E.g. Great Britain, United States, Canada, France, & Germany

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INDIVIDUALISM

Question 36

- Polite & indirect in relating to others - Indirect and implicit messages  

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HIGH CONTEXT

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- Generally exhibit a more direct communication style - Direct, simple, and clear messages

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LOW CONTEXT

Question 38

- More verbal communication - Less nonverbal communication  

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..LOW CONTEXT

Question 39

- Monochronic (scheduling and completing one activity at a time) - Rely on facts and evidence to make decisions

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LOW CONTEXT

Question 40

- Individualist

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LOW CONTEXT

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E.g. UK, the US, Germany, and Switzerland

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LOW CONTEXT

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- Less verbal communication - Relies on nonverbal signs such as facial expression, gestures, tone of voice, and body language

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HIGH CONTEXT

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- Polychronic (completing activities simultaneously) - Use intuition and feelings to make decisions

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HIGH CONTEXT

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- Collectivist (Cultural traditions shape the behavior and lifestyle of group members)

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HIGH CONTEXT

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E.g. Saudi Arabia, China, Mexico, Japan, and Mid. East

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HIGH CONTEXT

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- Views power as a fact of life - Superiors & subordinates are likely to view each other differently (acceptance of a hierarchy)

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HIGH POWER DISTANCE

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- Subordinates are quick to defer (submit) to superiors

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HIGH POWER DISTANCE

Question 48

E.g. Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia

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HIGH POWER DISTANCE

Question 49

Views power should be used only when legitimate - Superiors & subordinates emphasize their interdependence by displaying preference for consultation (equalizing the distribution of power) - Subordinates will even contradict their bosses whenever necessary E.g. Israel, Sweden, and the United States

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LOW POWER DISTANCE

Question 50

- Members value (male) aggressiveness or assertiveness, strength, material success (e.g. money), ambition, and power - The society at large is more competitive - win-lose conflict strategy (competitiveness) E.g. Japan, Italy, Germany Mexico & Great Britain

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MASCULINE

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- Members value relationships, care for others, quality of life & greater concern for marginalized groups - The society at large is more consensus oriented – win-win solutions E.g. Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Thailand, Chile

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FEMININE

Question 52

is generally the ability to communicate and behave in appropriate ways with those who are culturally different—and to co-create shared spaces, teams, and organizations that are inclusive, effective, innovative, and satisfying.

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Intercultural competence