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Historical memories help to continually create a nation. True False
true
Race can have different effects, implications, and functions for different groups based on where in the hierarchy they are positioned True False
true
ultural views are reproduced and made real on a daily basis by large rpower structures. True False
true
State and federal governmental structures have historically intervened in intercultural marriages. True False
true'
The demographic makeup of our settings provides specific zones of contact. True False
true
The difference between our own economic placement and that of our interactant could determine whether actual interaction occurs and the nature of that interaction True False
true
Structural and personal layers of identity can clash against one another. True False
True
A critical intercultural communication perspective gives us a space to confront and intervene in key power challenges in the intercultural world and make our world a more just one for all cultural groups True False
true
Ideological state apparatuses (ISAs) recreate, justify, and legitimize relations of power, status quo ruling interests, and the attitudes and behaviors of dominant groups. True False
true
One never gains a social advantage or leverage by dating/marrying a member of a specific cultural group (in relation to one's own identity). True False
false
The "A" step in the ACT Framework is when we think about and engage the best course of action to break down a structure of power or dominant power interest. True False
false
The impact of power on our intercultural relationships is obvious and visible. True False
false
The victim perspective refers to a view of racial discrimination as a series of actions inflicted on a victim by another person. True False
false
The prevalence of male information for birth certificates, identity documents, and cultural and familial genealogies at the expense of unnamed female relative names and information, demonstrates that history mostly speaks from a male, white, and upper class voice True False
true
lcoff argues that the choice to opt out of speaking for others stands as an enactment of privilege. True False
true
"Governmental bodies" is a dominant structure that shapes history? True False
true
A diaspora is the migration or movement of one cultural group to at least one to two sites of settlement. True False
true
French philosopher Michel Foucault explained that discourse frames how a cultural issue or group is discussed and understood. True False
true
The ACT framework for intercultural justice represents a model for agency in our intercultural world True False
true
Aspects of intercultural communication rarely touch our lives True False
False
Which of the following best captures a key characteristic of a context of power? There is a hierarchy of dominant and subordinate parties. There is a sharing of power among dominant and subordinate parties. There is equality among individuals. There is a sharing of power among cultural groups.
There is a hierarchy of dominant and subordinate parties
Which of the following best captures the definition of a context of power? There is always harmony among dominant and subordinate parties There is equality among individuals. There is a sharing of power among dominant and subordinate parties. There is a struggle of power among dominant and subordinate parties.
There is a struggle of power among dominant and subordinate parties
The socially shaped capability to act and make a difference against a structure of power or practice of domination, refers to which of the following concepts protest collective action agency intercultural justice
agency
Participating in a Black Lives Matter rally demonstrates _____________ . praxis collective action agency the ACT Framework.
collective action
Communication is TRADITIONALLY framed as being: the relationships between culture and power. a site of struggle over power. the relationship between micro-interactions and macro layers of power direct and immediate between at least two interactants.
direct and immediate between at least two interactants
The notion that globalization creates a dynamic set of unpredictable, chaotic, disjointed, and multidirectional cultural flows that brings about new forms of cultural expression and cultural identities, refers to which of the following views on globalization? Globalization as cultural imperialist Globalization as cultural hybridization Globalization as cultural homogenization Globalization as capitalism enforce
globalization as cultural hybridization
History advances the interests of ____________. the dominant AND the status quo marginalized group national individual
the dominate and the status quo
The need to continually increase our awareness of the ways in which power shapes culture, our identities, and experiences, refers to which of the following steps of the ACT Framework for Intercultural Justice? P Step T step C step A step
A step
The current societal view of cultural groups impacts our intercultural communication encounters in that: Societal framings of cultural groups do not impact intercultural communication encounters. Society treats all cultural groups equally. We may unconsciously invoke societal views and judgments of cultural groups into our own perceptions. All cultural groups are deemed in positive ways.
We may unconsciously invoke societal views and judgments of cultural groups into our own perceptions
Power can be defined as: (Choose the best possible answer) the capacity to change dominant structures an enabling and creative force a set of meanings that are created by dominant structures of power the ability to resist and act
an enabling and creative force
Historical or collective memories function as strong vehicles of power because they: feature only negative aspects of history are based on perceptions or sentiments that transcend all demographics and communication forms. are based on fears and anxieties are promoted by cultural groups
are based on perceptions or sentiments that transcend all demographic and communication forms
Which of the following refers to the notion of what it means to be a true or real or native member of a group? Personal/group constructions of identity (Personal Layer) Structural framings of identity (Social/Structural Layer) Misrecognition Authenticity
authenticity
Which of the following does NOT represent one of the macro layers of power that impact our intercultural relationships? communication expectations zones of contact intercultural desire cultural capita
communication expectations
The notion that one can gain a social advantage and leveraged position within one's own cultural community, refers to which of the following macro layers of power that impact our intercultural relationships? intercultural desire zones of contact cultural capital historical memories (via myths and narratives)
cultural capital
Which of the following statements is true about the fourth premise of the culture as a field of forces? Cultural groups have an easier time trying to shake off theseexternal representations of their cultures. Cultural groups have a challenging time trying to shake off theseexternal representations of their cultures. There are little to no consequences for the cultural groups being represented Cultural groups has an equal amount of power as dominant structures of pow
cultural groups have a challenging time trying to shake off theseexternal representations of their cultures
Which of the following statements is NOT true about cultural representations? Cultural representations take on a life of their own. Cultural representations carry enormous truth value and authority for individuals Cultural representations are seductive in that we may reproduce and circulate these representations. Cultural representations do not have as much influence on us as in the past
cultural representations do not have as much influence on us as in the past
Read the following definition: "a system of meanings and representations created in an entangled field of forces through which differently positioned entities (i.e., dominant government, legal, economic, mediated, institutional, and educational structures), groups, and persons compete for the power to define, represent, and even own a culture and its resources (land, artifacts, and cultural practices)." This definition belongs to which of the following concepts? culture power communication dynamic
culture
The notion that cultural views are socially created by means of power, demonstrates that: cultural views are created by individuals. cultural views are objective. all cultural views are equal. cultures and their world views are ideological.
cultures and their world views are ideological
Which of the following refers to "a group of statements which provide a language for talking about—a way of representing the knowledge about—a particular topic at a particular historical moment"? discourse the act of speaking ideology representational crisis
discourse
Our identities are political in that: each construction of identity is equal to one another. each construction of identity represents a cultural group. each construction is created and spoken from different positionalities. each construction of identity is completely shaped by individuals themselves.
each construction is created and spoken from different positionalities
According to Chapter 1, the key component to a critical intercultural communication approach is interaction True False
false
Cultural views are NOT connected to power. True False
false
Culture is only defined in terms of group membership. True False
false
Global culture usually refuses to adapt to the surrounding local, regional, and national contexts True False
false
Historical or collective memories function as strong vehicles of power because they are based on fears and anxieties. True False
false
In this chapter, identity is framed as an interchange between the structural and the historical layers. True False
false
Intercultural communication only touches our lives in ways that we can see. True False
false
It is not as important for an oppressed group member to be able to voice her/his/their marginalization True False
false
Power is always constraining and destructive. True False
false
Race has been consistently and uniformly defined as one thing throughout history. True False
false
The "C" step in the ACT Framework is the need to continually increase our awareness of the ways in which power shapes culture, our identities, and experiences. True False
false
There is an equal amount of power and influence among structures, groups, and individuals in creating, circulating, and reproducing identities. True False
false
We live in a smaller society through which we are less connected in various ways that were not possible during the childhood days of our grandparents True False
false
The migration of cultural groups to new sites and places across the globe represents which of the following key attributes of globalization? Cultural Images Move Across Boundaries The Flows of Global Commodities Global Migration The Spread of Western Consumerism and Capitalism
global Migration
The adaptation of global brands to the local and ethnic identities, tastes, and preferences of its market, refers to which of the following concepts global culture colonialism transnationalism glocalization
glocalization
Which of the following best refers to a dominant idea or viewpoint that has been reproduced so much over time that it becomes a "naturalized commonsense"? oppositional ideology hegemony dominant ideology negotiated ideology
hegemony
A critical intercultural communication approach examines: only intercultural communication between racially/ethnically different group members only visible and obvious structures and contexts of power hidden and invisible structures and contexts of power only intercultural communication between nationally different group members
hidden and invisible structures and contexts of power
The notion that myths from the past can become direct prohibitions by family members to not date individuals from specific racial groups, refers to which of the following macro layers of power that impact our intercultural relationships? intercultural desire structural influences of power zones of contact historical memories (via myths and narratives)
historical memories (via myths and narrative)
Society's historical treatment of the cultural group impacts our intercultural communication encounters in that: how we have been treated in the past is easily forgotten. how we have been treated in the past makes no difference on how see other cultural groups. how we have been treated in the past never happens again. how we have been treated in the past can influence how we see and understand specific cultural groups.
how we have been treated in the past can influence how we see and understand specific cultural groups
When an individual seeks out knowledge and perspectives on status quo or dominant idea, this refers to which of the following types of action? collective action limited action individual action direct action
individual action
An ongoing exchange between two individuals who are from culturally different backgrounds (gender, race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, among other identity aspects)represents which of the following concepts? intercultural relationship intercultural marriage ntercultural romantic relationship ntercultural friendship
intercultural relationship
ace marks dominant groups in which of the following ways? it creates the basis for their rank and status while keeping race invisible or unmarked it names them as oppressive it flaunts their power marks their identities and experiences in terms of power effects and subjugation
it creates the basis for their rank and status while keeping race invisible or unmarked
According to Halualani, power is material in that: allows us to challenge dominated structures and conditions it distributes power in a way that results in concrete, tangible consequences for us is pervasive in our lives it is invisible and hidden
it distributes power in a way that results in concrete, tangible consequences for us
Which of the following best characterizes the concept of intercultural justice? it involves taking action to help dominant parties it involves taking action to help culturally different groups that are negatively impacted by structures of power it involves taking action on behalf of dominant persons it involves taking action for corporations
it involves taking action to help culturally different groups that are negatively impacted by structures of power
Which of the following state ideologies equalized all cultural groups together and celebrated the "diversity" of culture? (Choose the best possible answer.) hierarchy of value colorblindness the racial state multiculturalism
multiculturalism
When an individual accepts the dominant ideology but inflects it to her or his own unique experiences and identity, this refers to which of the following negotiated ideology dominant ideology hegemony oppositional ideology
negotiated ideology
A public massive protest arguing for action against an oppressive government is an example of which of the following? hegemony negotiated ideology oppositional ideology dominant ideology
oppositional ideology
When cultural groups take back derogatory terms and reclaim or remake these terms with new meanings, this is an example of which of the following concepts Misrecognition Structural framings of identity (Social/Structural Layer) Authenticity Personal/group constructions of identity (Personal Layer)
personal/group constructions of identity (personal layer)
The notion of using our intercultural knowledge and applying it to transform our world in terms of dismantling power inequalities beyond the classroom, refers to which of the following concepts? praxis collective action agency intercultural justice
praxis
When cultural group members make sense of the formal past by selectively remembering, forgetting, and re-articulating images, histories, and narratives of who they are, this is referred to as private memories past memories dominant memories historical memories
private memories
The deployment and assignment of race by various structures and interests of power as a construct or marker, refers to which of the following concepts? racial order the racial state racialization colorblindness
racialization
______________ refers to an entity that stands in the place of and speaks for something or someone else. Representation Discourse Discursive formation Privilege
representation
The power positionality and placement of an individual in a society in terms of key demographics such as gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, nationality, regional origin, and language, among others is known as social location authenticity ideology cultural representation
social location
U.S. census categories of race/ethnicity represent which of the following? Misrecognition Authenticity Personal/group constructions of identity (Personal Layer) Structural framings of identity (Social/Structural Layer)
structrual framings of identity (social/structural layer)
Which of the following represents the larger matrix of social power or surrounding historical forces and conditions and structures of power? Authenticity Misrecognition Structural framings of identity (Social/Structural Layer) Personal/group constructions of identity (Personal Layer)
structural framings of identity (social/ structural layer)
When a native speaker is presenting information to a non-native audience, that individual should consider which of the following? That representations from a native speaker are relevant to the audience That representation from a native speaker will empower the audience. That representations from a native speaker may be deemed inappropriate That representations from a native speaker may be deemed as more truthful than any other accounts.
that representation from a native speaker may be deemed as more truthful than any other accounts
The fact that only a handful of companies dominate the power reins of the global flow of products, represents which of the following key attributes of globalization? Cultures are Not Always Fixed to Place The Flows of Global Commodities Cultural Authenticity Cultural Images Move Across Boundaries
the flows of global commodities
Re-conceptualizing "communication" and "intercultural communication"enables us to focus on which of the following? the immediate communication act AND the under-the-surface layers of meaning the immediate communication act AND the under-the-surface layers of meaning AND the larger embedded power forces the under-the-surface layers of meaning only the immediate communication act only
the immediate communication act AND the under-the-surface layers of meaning AND the larger embedded power forces
Which of the following contexts of power provides imbalanced and distorted views of world events and national occurrences? (Choose the best possible answer). the legal context the economic context the media context the family context
the media context
A structural apparatus made up of local, state, and federal governmental structures and backed by the courts of law, military power, public policy, public educational institutions, and local, regional, and national media, refers to which of the following concepts? the racial state racialization racial order colorblindness
the racial state
The notion that global culture can appear to circulate more Western ideologies, represents which of the following key attributes of globalization? Globalization and Economic Power The Flows of Global Commodities Cultures are Not Always Fixed to Place The Spread of Western Consumerism and Capitalism
the spread of western consumerism and capitalism
Chapter 7 reminds us that in terms of historical memory, it is important to look at only the dominant memories the most negative aspects of the past the most positive aspects of the past the symbolic absences (what is not told or ignored and what this reveals) of depictions of the past.
the symbolic absences (what is not told or ignored and what this reveals) of depictions of the past
The notion that culture is a field of forces means that: it is constraining and enabling. t is based on group membership only. it is dominated by repressive forces. there are multiple power interests that constitute a culture.
there are multiple power interests that constitute a culture
A discursive formation is when a discourse (or a set of words, statements,utterances, images, memories, and myths) is taken as the "truth" on a cultural issue, topic, or group. True False
true
According to the notion of social location, our social group memberships affect our positionalities and how we view the world and interact with others. True False
true
Communication is typically viewed as a neutral channel of expression. True False
true
Communication stands as a complex structure of relations created and framed by macro-entities such as history and structures of power. True False
true
Competing structures and parties seek to define culture in a way that privileges their own interests. True False
true
Culture is situated in a particular historical, socioeconomic, and political moment. True False
true
French theorist Louis Althusser's framing of ideology is the belief that individuals' sense of reality was powerfully shaped by larger forces of power such as the government, military, economy, and law. True False
true
Given the urgencies and uncertainties in the world and the difficult times around us, critical intercultural communication is that much more important. True False
true
Globalization refers to the dynamic flow of people, goods, money(capital), and cultural meanings True False
true
Most of the world's wealth is possessed by only a few nations (and set of companies). True False
true
Nationalism is a powerful ideology that naturalizes the superiority of a nation's beliefs, practices, and priorities. True False
true
Our family members' memories about other cultural groups—from their childhoods to the present—can influence our own perceptions. True False
true
Our social locations frame how we see and re-tell what has happened in the past. True False
true
Praxis refers to the notion of using our intercultural knowledge and applying it to transform our world in terms of dismantling power inequalities beyond the classroom True False
true
The experiences we have with our family members together with other cultural groups, shape our own feelings and perceptions about that cultural group. True False
true
The full range of meanings CAN be completely explained when using a TRADITIONAL approach to studying sender-receiver OR a circular model of communication. True False
true
The impact of power is not obvious or visible True False
true
The state ideology of colorblindness presumes that that all groups are equal to one another and afforded the same opportunities and access points to housing, education, employment, health care, and legal and individual rights. True False
true
We typically think of identity as being of our own creation and separate from power. True False
true
When cultural groups take back derogatory terms and reclaim or remake these terms with new meanings, this is an example of which of the following concepts Misrecognition Structural framings of identity (Social/Structural Layer) Authenticity Personal/group constructions of identity (Personal Layer)
true
World views and cultural patterns represent ideologies in that: World views and cultural patterns are relatively neutral about cultural groups. World views and cultural patterns do not represent knowledge sources that we seek out. World views and cultural patterns carry an enormous amount of power and reach into how we view other groups. World views and cultural patterns are not taken as "Truths" about cultural groups.
world views and cultural patterns carry an enormous amount of power and reach into how we view other groups
______________ refer to the sets of surrounding settings or contexts of possible interactions with other cultural groups that are made available or accessible to an individual. Zones of contact Structural influences of power Historical memories (via myths and narratives) Intercultural desires
zones of contact
Which of the following statements is true? How we view our own cultural identity and the specific experiences that we have had with our cultural group impacts only a face-to-face intercultural communication encounter. How we view our own cultural identity and the specific experiences that we have had with our cultural group does not influence intercultural communication. How we view our own cultural identity and the specific experiences that we have had with our cultural group only impacts intercultural communication if we have negative views of or experiences with our own culture. How we view our own cultural identity and the specific experiences that we have had with our cultural group can influence intercultural communication.
How we view our own cultural identity and the specific experiences that we have had with our cultural group can influence intercultural communication
A context of power is a setting that is created by larger, unseen power forces and one that frames how we understand and approach culturally different persons and communities. True False
True
Which of the following statements is true? A dominant structure or interest possesses the means and resources to reproduce History. A dominant structure or interest possesses little to no means and resources to reproduce History Marginalized groups work with dominant structures to reproduce History. Individuals are the only ones with enough resources to reproduce History
a dominate structure or interest possesses the means and resources to reproduce history
Race does which of the following to us based on a hierarchy of differences? equalizes neutralizes measures classifies
classifies
Critical Race Theory argues that that there is no such thing as an objective position in the legal system. True False
true