Homework
Instructions
Cultural Perspective
Compare culture clashes or basic differences that could account for possible miscommunications, and propose ways to adapt and overcome such differences to enhance intercultural proficiency in your current roles or in a hypothetical situation you develop. Analyze an issue from the unit related to intercultural communication. You may choose from the list below of eligible topics or request professor approval for a specific topic of your choice. Ideas should be fully supported by your own explanations/examples and support material from a credible source. To complete this homework, a minimum of one reputable source must be cited and referenced in APA style to support your work and outline the guidelines by which you are basing your analysis. This homework should be at least two pages in length. Topics can include but are not limited to cultural differences related to the following (Choose one topic):
1) business etiquette,
2) business practices,
3) communication styles,
4) crisis communication,
5) ethnocentrism,
6) ethical decision-making,
7) gender equality,
8) high-context versus low-context,
9) individualism versus collectivism,
10) language barriers,
11) nonverbal communication,
12) power distance,
13) prejudices or stereotypes,
14) rules and traditions,
15) regional differences,
16) time orientation,
17) use of social media,
18) workforce diversity,
19) or other topic approved by your professor.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.