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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
