MIDTERMS - LESSON 1

Question 1

refers to the
presence of people with several
cultures in a specific setting. It
is the co-existence of diverse
cultures, where culture includes
racial, religious, or cultural
groups and is manifested in
customary behaviors, cultural
assumptions and values,
patterns of thinking, and
communicative styles.

Answer 1

Multiculturalism

Question 2

refers to interactions that occur within a specific (often geographically confined) community or group that may share certain cultural, linguistic or social characteristics.

Answer 2

Local Communication

Question 3

encompasses interactions that occur on a broader, international scale, often involving multiple cultures and languages.

Answer 3

Global Communication

Question 4

• is the interaction between or among members of the same
  racial or ethnic group or co-culture

Answer 4

Intracultural Communication

Question 5

refers to interaction with people from diverse culture.

Answer 5

Intercultural Communication

Question 6

refers to the shared beliefs, values, norms, customs, traditions, and practices that characterize a group of people

Answer 6

Culture

Question 7

these are composed of members of the same general culture who differ in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture.

Answer 7

Co-Culture

Question 8

• occurs when individuals or groups adopt the cultural norms,
  values, behaviors, and practices of the dominant culture.

Answer 8

Assimilation

Question 9

• involves adapting or adjusting aspects of one’s own
  cultural practices while also maintaining aspects of their original cultural
  identity

Answer 9

Accommodation

Question 10

occurs when individuals or groups maintain their distinct
cultural identity and practices without adopting those of the dominant
culture.

Answer 10

Separation

Question 11

With this kind of communication technology, many businesses are able to take advantage
of opportunities in different countries or cities, improving the economic outlook on a global
level.

Answer 11

Increased Business Opportunities

Question 12

Being able to communicate effectively and frequently with colleagues or friends across
the planet helps people understand each other‘s cultures a little better.

Answer 12

Fewer Cultural Barriers

Question 13

is created when distance and isolation no longer matter because people are connected
by technology.

Answer 13

Creation of a Global Village