Critical Intercultural Communication
Which term describes an approach that studies communication between people from different cultural backgrounds?
A. Interpersonal communication
B. Intercultural communication
C. Mass communication
D. Organizational communication
B. Intercultural communication
Jenny’s daily experiences are used in the chapter to demonstrate that intercultural communication:
A. Only occurs during intentional cross-cultural dialogue
B. Is mostly about language differences
C. Exists primarily in academic settings
D. Is embedded in ordinary, everyday activities
D. Is embedded in ordinary, everyday activities
How many major contexts of power are identified in the chapter?
A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Eight
C. Seven
Which group has authority to enforce laws and policies?
A. Dominant party
B. Subordinate party
C. Cultural minority
D. Immigrant group
A. Dominant party
Intercultural justice is best described as:
A. Treating all cultures the same
B. Encouraging respect for cultural traditions
C. Taking action to address unequal power relations
D. Avoiding conflict between cultural groups
C. Taking action to address unequal power relations
What makes the critical approach different from other intercultural approaches?
A. It only studies language differences
B. It focuses on personality traits
C. It examines power and inequality
D. It avoids political issues
C. It examines power and inequality
Jenny’s music choices (KPOP, reggae, hip-hop) show how culture:
A. Remains tied to one nation
B. Spreads globally through media and markets
C. Loses meaning outside its origin
D. Is taught only by family
B. Spreads globally through media and markets
Which of the following is not listed as a context of power?
A. Economic
B. Technological
C. Family
D. Media
B. Technological
A subordinate party is characterized by:
A. Control over media
B. Limited access to institutional power
C. Political authority
D. Economic dominance
B. Limited access to institutional power
Social justice differs from intercultural justice because it emphasizes:
A. Changing interpersonal communication practices
B. Preserving cultural traditions and values
C. Addressing misunderstandings between groups
D. Redistributing resources and social advantages
D. Redistributing resources and social advantages
How is power defined in this chapter?
A. The ability to persuade others
B. Equal influence among groups
C. A constraining force that enables domination
D. Physical or legal strength
C. A constraining force that enables domination
Why does Jenny keep her relationship with Kevin secret?
A. She is unsure about the relationship
B. Kevin prefers privacy
C. Her parents disapprove of intercultural dating
D. Her friends discourage it
C. Her parents disapprove of intercultural dating
Contexts of power influence intercultural communication by:
A. Eliminating difference
B. Promoting neutrality
C. Structuring who interacts with whom
D. Preventing conflict
C. Structuring who interacts with whom
Which statement best captures the relationship between dominant and subordinate parties in a context of power?
A. Power is shared equally once communication begins
B. Subordinate groups control meaning through culture
C. Dominant groups have greater access to institutional authority
D. Cultural difference alone determines group status
C. Dominant groups have greater access to institutional authority
In the ACT framework, the “A” stands for:
A. Action
B. Awareness
C. Advocacy
D. Accountability
B. Awareness
Which of the following is an example of an invisible structure of power?
A. A disagreement between friends
B. Global media shaping cultural images
C. A face-to-face misunderstanding
D. A family argument
B. Global media shaping cultural images
Jenny and her friends avoid talking about race largely because of:
A. Assimilation
B. Multiculturalism
C. Nationalism
D. Colorblind ideology
D. Colorblind ideology
Which context most directly shapes news portrayals of cultures and nations?
A. Legal
B. Educational
C. Media
D. Tourism
C. Media
Which situation best illustrates a struggle for power between dominant and subordinate groups?
A. Two cultural groups celebrating a holiday together
B. A neighborhood changing demographics over time
C. Longtime residents organizing to resist displacement by developers
D. Individuals moving to a new city for employment
C. Longtime residents organizing to resist displacement by developers
Which ACT step involves questioning invisible power structures?
A. Action
B. Awareness
C. Critique
D. Adaptation
C. Critique
According to the chapter, intercultural communication is shaped by historical, political, and __________ structures of power.
economic
Jenny’s relationship to her Filipino identity shows how parents’ experiences with __________ can shape how culture is passed on to the next generation.
discrimination (or oppression)
The chapter explains that contexts of power are both independent and __________ of one another.
interdependent
Intercultural interactions are often unequal from the start because a __________ of power already exists between groups.
hierarchy
In the ACT framework, meaningful change requires awareness, critique, and thoughtful __________
action