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Intercultural communication in contexts
our midterm
assignment is to read chapter 7 in its entirety and answer questions 1 & 2
on page 294 of your digital textbook. This assignment will ask you to occupy a
space you may not have before. You will have 1 week to complete the two
questions. As your previous assignment entailed you will need to use at least 3
key words from the glossary of this chapter. Your assignment should at least
500 words and double spaced. #1. Cultural Spaces. Think about the different
cultural spaces in which you participate (clubs, churches, concerts, and so
on). Select one of these spaces and describe when and how you enter and leave
it. As a group, discuss the answers to the following questions:
a.Which cultural spaces
do many students share? Which are not shared by many students?
b.Which cultural spaces, if
any, are denied to some people?
c.What factors determine whether a person has access to a specific cultural space? #2. Nonverbal Rules. Choose a cultural space that you are interested in studying. Visit this space on four occasions to observe how people there interact. Focus on one aspect of nonverbal communication (e.g., eye contact or proximity). List some rules that seem to govern this aspect of nonverbal communication. For example, if you are focusing on proximity, you might describe, among other things, how far apart people tend to stand when conversing. Based on your observations, list some prescriptions about proper (expected) nonverbal behavior in this cultural space. Share your conclusions with the class. To what extent do other students share your conclusions? Can we generalize about nonverbal rules in cultural spaces? What factors influence whether an individual follows unspoken rules of behavior?
Submission status Intercultural Communication in Context 8E is the name of the book that's needed. please see Tina about the book.
Expert Solution
Question 1;One learns verbal and nonverbal communication codes depending on cultural interactions in different contexts. For example, different cultures and contexts attach different meanings to eye contact, proxemics, and chronemics. In addition, one must study the symbols/signs utilized in different cultural spaces (Martin & Nakayama, 2022). This is because cultural spaces, including neighborhoods, homes, museums, schools, and clubs, influence one's cultural identity. For instance, I tend to participate in concerts. Some rules govern how one enters and leaves the shows where one has to pay for a ticket, and once inside, they are not allowed to leave if they intend to return. The people in the concert focus on watching and enjoying the music where; they share practices, values, and knowledge about their culture to enhance intercultural communication.
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