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the intercultural praxis model provides:

the equitable distribution of resources where social actors experience agency with and responsibility for others

ethical intercultural communication principles are

the humanness principle, the dialogic principle, and the speaking-to-and-with

with what part of the body do the Nacirema have both pathological horror and fascination with?

the mouth

ICC emphasizes

the role of history power and the global institutions

by what great feats of strength is Notgnihihsaw known for?

throwing a piece of wampum across the river and chopping a cherry down where the spirit of truth resided

the four sources of influence on interpersonal behavior include:

trais, situation, state

Globalization is characterized by the interconnectedness of people's lives through communication technology, global capitalism, and international political institutions.

true

Melissa believes that American culture is superior to other cultures because of the values placed on freedom and individuality. This is a form of ethnocentrism.

true

What is culture?

high culture low culture pop culture

second principle for ethical ICC

the dialogic principle stresses relationships power relationships contexts/systems

cultural imperialism is

the domination of one culture over others through cultural forms

ethics

have to do with what is considered wrong or right culturally constituted

the social level of identity includes:

gender, race, class

social justice

"the goal of social justice is full and equal participation of all groups in a society that is mutual shaped to meet their needs"

Which of the following is NOT correct about the field of cultural studies?

It aims to develop objective approaches to the study of culture in everyday life.

colonization occurs when

Outside powers impose language, cultural, and/or religious practices on others for the purpose of expansion or exploitation of land or resources.

complexity of identity

Tatum argues: our identities are complex

which is true

The European conquest starting from the 16th century transformed global migration patterns in ways that continue to affect us today. The colonial process initiated the division between "the West and the Rest" that we experience today. Movements of people and intercultural interactions are directly related to economic and political forces.

the terms global south and global north highlight

The division between wealthy, developed nations in the northern hemisphere and poorer, developing nations in the southern hemisphere The division between former centers of colonial power and formerly colonized countries

A question/questions you might want to ask yourself in order to check your self-reflexivity in intercultural interactions is/are:

What are my preconceived notions about the social identity groups that a person belongs to? Will my preconceived notions affect my communication with members of this group Why do I have these beliefs about members of that cultural group? Where do my attitudes about this group come from?

standpoint

a place from which to view and make sense of the world

praxis

a process of critical analysis, reflection, and action for effective intercultural communication in the context of globalization

globalization is characterized by?

a rapidly growing global interdependence and increasing inequities an increasingly dynamic, mobile world facilitated by communication and transportation technologies a historical legacy of colonization and US hegemony

cultural studies definition

a site of contested meanings concerned with power dynamics of class, race,gender,sexuality, and nationality it builds on a marxist tradition hegemony via Antonio Gramsci: domination through consent

cultural identity

a situated sense of self that is shaped by cultural experience shapes your identities, beliefs, and relationships with others the way you identify culturally related to issues of power

Harro says that we are born into social identities and we have no say in them. This is what kind of identity

ascribed

the Petraeus directive consisted of:

be a good guest, view actions through the eyes of afghans, stop on the side of the road, drink lots of tea

the focal point of Nacirema shrine is a

box/chess in the wall

globalization

chasing the ways we engage in intercultural communication our lives are increasingly interconnected through technology and the global economy the gap between haves and have-notes is widening

meso

community identities

globalization

complex and contradictory and has a major impact on intercultural communication

ethnocentrism can result in

demonization, prejudices, discrimination, conflict, and violence

what are the Nacirema both afraid and intrigued by?

dentists

why dont we go against things in our culture we do not agree with?

enforcements

what concept does the Nacirema piece satirically discuss?

ethnocentrism

Globalization is positive because the gap between the wealthy and the poor is decreasing within countries and around the world.

false

In her article, Tatum suggests that white students are more likely than students of color to list race as an essential component of their identities.

false

Rituals associated with Nacirema shrines are often family ceremonies and are shared with everyone in the household.

false

all ethnocentric cultures are oppressive

false

at the end of the podcast, Tim has several grand Mal seizures and loses his ability to speak and read

false

globalization is positive because the gap between the wealthy and the poor is decreasing within country and around the world

false

it is safe to assume that all cultures share the same ethical and moral values

false

only subordinate group members are dehumanized by being socialized into a system without consciousness or permission

false

social context has little bearing on out identities

false

the three principles of ethical intercultural communications are the humanness principle, the dialogic principle, and the self-reflexivity principle

false

positionality

how we are socially related to each other through social identity categories and power relations social location shaped by hierarchical systems of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, and physical abilities that confer material and symbolic power

first principles for ethical ICC

humanness principle ICC is about people who do we treat with dignity and respect and why? who does society and culture treat as less than human?

ethnocentrism

idea that ones own groups way of thinking, being and acting is superior to others

why identities matter

in order to understand anyone else, we have to understand ourselves identities are incomplete; we can never know everything about ourselves belonging to dominant or subordinate groups shape world views, including our biases, stereotypes, and prejudices. this is called personality belonging to dominant groups often means seeing those identities as the norm for society

at which level of identity are we most comfortable being ourselves?

individual

chen and starosta describe intercultural sensitivity as

intercultural awareness and intercultural competence

what does "exorcising the demon". by the "witch doctor" mean?

likening to a therapy or psychologist appointment, also known as a "listener"

which does NOT apply, history is:

not important in intercultural communication because globalization is a new stage of history and it has little to do with what happened prior to the end of World War II.

members of subordinate groups are:

often labeled by those in dominant groups as inferior

as babies, who has the most influence over our socialization

our parents, close relatives, and adults in charge of caring for us

standpoint theory

our standpoint influences what we see and what we cannot, do not, and choose not to see people with less power in society often have a fuller and more comprehensive view of both dominant and subordinate cultures

anthropological definition

passed down from generation to generation through symbols or representations of things allows us to make sense and give meaning to the world allows us to make sense of ourselves it is a shared system of meaning to belong

subordinate

people of color women LGBT disabled youth/elder

socialization

pervasive, consistent, circulating, self perpetuating

social identities

recognize dominance and subordination in our social identities. "the dominant group is often seen as the norm for humanity" dominant groups hold the power and authority subordinates are labeled as "defective and substance in significant ways"

the difference between self reflection and self reflexivity is

reflexivity happens in the moment, whereas reflection happens after the fact

which of the following are possible unethical applications of intercultural info?

religion people who proselytize others without consent, trainers who misrepresent or exaggerate their abilities to change training sessions, white researchers who use students to gain access to minority communities, talking about those being researched and "those other people"

the mess level of identity includes:

school, work, physical appearance

institutional and cultural socialization involves which of the following institutions

schools, places of worship, medical facilities, and media

The process by which we "look in the mirror" to see our positionalities, and thus, our biases, beliefs, values, and judgements within culture is known as __.

self-reflexivity

identity

shaped by individual characteristics, family dynamics, historical factors, and social and political contexts

cultural ethics

shifting cultural boundaries cultures are not isolated communication is looked at on a case by case basis

macro

social identities

individual identity is influence by

society, politics, history, culture, and family

intercultural communication is

studied within the context of political, economic and cultural globalization

Sia is an Asian American woman. Because of her experience of both racism and sexism in the United States, she is able to see things differently and understand the issues of race and gender more clearly. This is an example of standpoint theory.

true

Since 2006, Krispy Kreme opened stores in various countries in Asia. This is an example of using culture as a resource for economic globalization.

true

The promise of the Petraeus directive was that the U.S. would have better success in Afghanistan if it took more time to talk to Afghans.

true

according to Harro, an agent is another word for a member of a dominant group

true

critical social theory is the analysis of domination and oppression with a view to changing it

true

if we are members of the groups that benefit from the rules, we may not notice they are unfair

true

members of subordinate groups are well-informed about those in dominant groups, whereas dominants are less-knowledgeable about subordinates

true

more powerful individuals in Nacirema society have multiple shrines in their homes

true

most ethical decisions are related to cultural values

true

negata suggest doing a body-mindfulness meditation before practicing self-reflexivity

true

poetry is an important form of communication in Afghani culture

true

self reflexivity is even more valuable than self-reflection

true

the three levels of identity are individual, community, and social

true

we have the potential to break the cycle of oppression we were born into

true

self reflexivity

turn the mirror upon ones' self and examine their identities engage in dialogue

according to Harro, Social identities predispose us to

unequal roles and oppressive social structures

People who believe that cultural differences are only superficial and that there is one moral Truth that applies across cultures are operating from a ____________ position of intercultural communication ethics.

universalist

culture as resource

used as resource for economic growth in global trade (movies, music) for individual and collective empowerment for educating people: literacy, health campaigns, etc for collective resistance and social change

cultural iceberg model

visible: heroes, traditions, behaviors, artifacts, customs, symbols invisible: world views, assumptions, beliefs, attitudes, perceptions, values

internalized oppression is

when members of target groups take on the oppression of society

dominate identities

white man straight able-bodied mid-age 18-55

third principle for ethical ICC

who can speak for whom? listen self-reflexivity

micro identity

your individual identities