Unit 1
Intercultural Communication in Today's World
Intercultural Communication in Today's World
Is intercultural communication limited to business situations.
No
We spend a lot of time thinking about language and communication - true or false?
True
What are the two main modes of communication mentioned in the passage?
Verbal and non-verbal
In what century did the concept of culture emerge.
19
What is the translation of this word in Japanese. (a word from Unit 1)
悪化、低下、劣化
deterioration
What words means the most important or most noticeable features of something? (S------)
Salient
Based on the reading part, what are examples of non-verbal modes of communication? (ex: hand sign, smile, eye contact) (answer 3)
Facial expressions, gestures, body posture
What language is the origin of the word culture?
Latin
How do some countries protect their economies from globalization? (t____)
Tariffs
We use both verbal and non verbal communication, in other words communication is multi-?
modal
Why do humans change the way they speak in different situations?
To adjust according to the person or situation.
Members of a culture have similar ideas about what is appropriate behavior for a particular situation. Describe this sentence in one English word.
Norm
According to the reading part, what are important factors for better intercultural communication? (3 factors)
An attitude of patience and tolerance, and an awareness of different communication styles.
What does affect our communication style, accent, and the words we use? (S_____ ___)(E_______ _______)(A___)
Social class
Educational background
Age
According to the text, what would happen if we couldn’t talk about language itself?
It would be hard to understand others’ intentions and limit creativity and change.
What concept did the print media and implementation of mass schooling help to shape?
the concept of national culture
English is globally used as a means of communication among speakers of other languages. What is the most suitable word that explains English for this use? (4 letters)
EGLF (English as Global Lingua Franca)
How can we be sure about a person's intention through communication?
Discuss the meaning of our words with each other.
What is the relationship between cultural differences and universal communication features?
Cultural differences affect communication, but humans still share core communication features.
What has globalization made us reconsider in recent years?
Traditional concepts of culuture