Deck 1: Why Study Language and Intercultural Communication

Question 1

Conflict is an unavoidable feature of human interaction.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Global warming is contributing to increased intercultural stress and conflict.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Divergent behaviors enhance intercultural communication.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Ethics provide direction for how we live our lives.

Question 5

An ethical intercultural communicator does not regard all people as equal.

Question 6

Multicultural diversity is decreasing in most parts of the world.

Question 7

As the world becomes more interconnected, the need for effective intercultural communi-cation skills becomes increasingly important.

Question 8

Intercultural conflict competence is only essential for world leaders.

Question 9

Intercultural contact poses exciting possibilities for collaboration as well as ethical challenges.

Question 10

A code of ethics refers to guidelines that indicate what is 'right' or 'wrong' behavior in everyday life.

Question 11

Intercultural communication involves the exchange of information between individuals who have similar linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Question 12

In intercultural interactions individuals may use varied discourse strategies in face-to-face situations and online.

Question 13

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

Question 14

Increasing the number of international students on campus ensures meaningful intercul-tural dialogue with local students.

Question 15

Current demographic trends are providing fewer opportunities for intercultural interaction.

Question 16

In many parts of the world there is more acceptance of intercultural friendship and romance than in previous decades.

Question 17

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

Question 18

An ethical system solves all of society's practical problems and dilemmas.

Question 19

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

Question 20

Studying abroad ensures enhanced intercultural competence and second language fluency.

Question 21

Markers of cultural membership include ____________.

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

Question 22

In the 'culture as nation' perspective, _______________.

A) nations or communities are regarded as homogeneous
B) nations or communities are regarded as diverse
C) diversity within nations is celebrated
D) none of the above

Question 23

Cross-cultural communication research generally involves _________________.

A) the comparison of communication behaviors and patterns of individuals who have similar cultural backgrounds
B) the comparison of communication behaviors and patterns in one cultural environment with that in another
C) the study of disagreements between individuals who have different cultural backgrounds
D) the study of interaction between individuals who share the same cultural background

Question 24

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 _____________.

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

Question 25

Globalization involves _______________________.

A) the removal of government-imposed restrictions on cross-border trade
B) the flow of cultural knowledge, technology, and values across borders
C) a reduction in barriers to commerce among neighboring countries
D) all of the above

Question 26

The term 'World Englishes' refers to ___________.

A) varieties of English in the world
B) the dominance of English in the world
C) the spread of English as a monolithic code
D) English as the dominant language of globalization

Question 27

The process of homogenization involves ____________.

A) the loss of linguistic and cultural distinctiveness in the world
B) an increase in diversity in nations around the world
C) the range of political philosophies that have emerged in the world
D) the local production and consumption of goods

Question 28

Critics of globalization maintain that _______________________.

A) globalizing forces are increasing inequality in the world
B) the power of multinational corporations and global financial institutions has become too strong
C) globalizing forces are widening the gap between the 'haves' and 'have-nots'
D) all of the above

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

The ability of media and technology to link people around the world is referred to as ____________.

A) information technology (IT).
B) mass media
C) the global village
D) digital communication technology

Question 31

Examples of social media include _____________.

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

Question 32

Physical movement by individuals or groups from one place to another is termed ________.

A) human migration
B) social migration
C) human trafficking
D) the modern slave trade

Question 33

As the world becomes more and more diverse and interdependent, __________.

A) learning more than one language is important
B) the development of intercultural communication skills is imperative
C) fluency in an international language is an asset
D) all of the above

Question 34

When we encounter people who have different values and beliefs, it is natural to _________.

A) get along
B) become friends
C) experience some communication challenges
D) share a similar code of ethics

Question 35

Knowledge industries ______________.

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 36

'Internationalization at home' initiatives include __________.

A) the embedding of intercultural content in courses
B) increasing the number of inbound international exchange students on campus
C) offering more second language courses, including host language electives
D) all of the above

Question 37

Ethnic cleansing refers to __________________________.

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 38

Multicultural diversity is increasing in many regions due to:

A) migration
B) education abroad
C) tourism
D) all of the above

Question 39

Which of the following behaviors is NOT associated with ethical intercultural communication?

A) Actively seeking out people with diverse backgrounds
B) Treating people as equal even when their beliefs or values differ from your own
C) Recognizing that individuals serve as representatives of their culture
D) Making an effort to include all voices in intercultural interactions

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

Many scholars differentiate between cross-cultural communication research and intercul-tural communication research. Explain the focus of each type of research and provide an example of each.

Question 43

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

Question 44

Why it is important to develop intercultural competence?

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

Explain how studying language and intercultural communication can lead to enhanced self-awareness and understanding of people who have different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Question 49

Describe five characteristics of an ethical intercultural communicator.