Assignment: Intercultural Communication
Short Answer Questions
I. What is "Ethnolinguistic Vitality? Explain and give an example.
II. What is Praxis? Give an example.
III. What is the "negotiation zone"? Diagram the "zone" using the proper terms.
IV. What type of perception is called a "fixed-pie" perception? Why?
Define the terms
I. Linguistic Landscape
II. Polyphony
III. Ritual
IV. Compromise
V. Resistance Point
Essay Question
Define "IC" using the Pendulum Principle and the Transaction Principle.
Include:
1. Punctuation,
2. Uncertainty,
3. Performativity,
4. Positionality,
5. Commensurability,
6. Continuum Principles in your narrative.
Essay Questions (based on TAP #4 Questions):
I. Explain the concept of "divergence and convergence" in the contradictory nature of intercultural communication. Apply the Pendulum Principle.
II. Explain the "Amish" approach to conflict resolution with the "English". Apply the Transaction Principle to the resolution.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.