COPY: Chapter 2: What is culture? - Cultural Theories and Approaches
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What does Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) help with?

  • Learning multiple programming languages
  • Efficient communication with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and different native languages (correct)
  • Enhancing physical fitness
  • Understanding complex mathematical theories

What is essential for enhancing ICC?

  • Understanding culturally different behavior styles (correct)
  • Perfecting the art of playing musical instruments
  • Having expertise in culinary arts
  • Mastering advanced driving techniques

What is crucial for individuals to have in order to adapt to culturally diverse environments?

  • Physical agility
  • Expertise in calligraphy
  • Knowledge of ancient history
  • Appreciation and acceptance of cultural differences (correct)

According to Byram (1997, p. 71), what ability is necessary for effective interaction with people from another country and culture?

<p>Understand culturally different behavior styles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a requirement for developing Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC)?

<p>Ability to sing in multiple languages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary characteristic mentioned in the text for efficient communication with people from diverse cultural backgrounds?

<p>Adequate responsiveness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose of filling in the circles with values as suggested in the text?

<p>To understand one's perception of self (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the meaning of culture evolved over time according to the text?

<p>From agriculture to cultivation of the mind (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is reflecting on factors affecting cultural identity important at the end of the course?

<p>To understand the impact on perception of self (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of gaining sufficient knowledge about cultural differences?

<p>To understand one's cultural identity better (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect was culture originally associated with according to the text?

<p>Agricultural practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one suggested use of the completed circles activity according to the text?

<p>For understanding one's perception of self (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does culture consist of according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as an element of culture in the text?

<p>Astrology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that needs to be understood while working with diverse cultures?

<p>Perceptions of time and space (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is mentioned as a measurable element of culture in the text?

<p>Cultural norms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best approach to understanding the meaning of culture as per the text?

<p>Objective scientific methods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of differences have empirical research revealed about cultural values according to the text?

<p>Significant differences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key aspects to include in a cultural guide for international students visiting your country?

<p>Language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of study provides insights into intercultural communication according to the text?

<p>Cultural anthropology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT typically included as part of a cultural guide according to the text?

<p>Rocket Science (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential to consider when discussing intercultural communicative competence?

<p>Geography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context can intercultural competence be particularly beneficial?

<p>Business negotiations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is crucial for effective leadership and management across diverse cultures?

<p>Understanding cultural differences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of culture according to the text?

<p>Culture is transmitted across generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a stable cultural trait as mentioned in the text?

<p>Religious beliefs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are cultural elements transmitted across generations according to the text?

<p>Through enculturation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the ability of cultural elements to assume various forms and express meaning?

<p>Symbolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of culture, what does 'shared' refer to?

<p>Similar values, norms, and beliefs among individuals in a group (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by culture being a system of patterns?

<p>Cultural elements have specific meanings in relation to each other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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