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What is the definition of intercultural competence?
What is the definition of intercultural competence?
Which of the following is not a relevant example of intercultural competence in work/life?
Which of the following is not a relevant example of intercultural competence in work/life?
At what level does intercultural knowledge primarily operate?
At what level does intercultural knowledge primarily operate?
Which of the following does not contribute to intercultural competence?
Which of the following does not contribute to intercultural competence?
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What is the date of the lecture on intercultural competence by Prof. Dr. Denise Fischer?
What is the date of the lecture on intercultural competence by Prof. Dr. Denise Fischer?
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What are typical (negative) responses when culture shock occurs?
What are typical (negative) responses when culture shock occurs?
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What is a common desire during culture shock?
What is a common desire during culture shock?
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What can help in adjusting to a new culture?
What can help in adjusting to a new culture?
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What is a common fear during culture shock?
What is a common fear during culture shock?
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What is a typical psychological reaction to a completely unfamiliar environment?
What is a typical psychological reaction to a completely unfamiliar environment?
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Study Notes
Intercultural Competence
- Intercultural competence refers to the ability to effectively communicate and interact with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Characteristics of Intercultural Competence
- Relevant examples of intercultural competence in work/life include adaptability, empathy, and effective communication.
- Not a relevant example of intercultural competence is being a native speaker of a language.
Intercultural Knowledge
- Intercultural knowledge primarily operates at the cognitive level.
Development of Intercultural Competence
- Factors that contribute to intercultural competence include knowledge, attitude, and skills.
Culture Shock
- Typical negative responses when culture shock occurs include feelings of frustration, anxiety, and anger.
- A common desire during culture shock is to return to a familiar environment.
- Factors that can help in adjusting to a new culture include social support, language proficiency, and cultural knowledge.
- A common fear during culture shock is the fear of being lost or confused.
- A typical psychological reaction to a completely unfamiliar environment is culture shock.
Note: No specific date is provided for the lecture on intercultural competence by Prof. Dr. Denise Fischer.
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Test your understanding of intercultural competence in the context of work and life with this quiz. Explore topics such as multicultural team dynamics, integration of immigrants, international project coordination, and more. Sharpen your knowledge under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Denise Fischer.
