Intercultural Competence Quiz
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What is the definition of intercultural competence?

  • The ability to adapt to different time zones
  • The ability to navigate through international cuisines
  • The ability to communicate in multiple languages fluently
  • The ability to interact effectively and appropriately in intercultural situations, based on specific intercultural knowledge, skills, and attitudes (correct)
  • Which of the following is not a relevant example of intercultural competence in work/life?

  • Collaboration with colleagues in foreign subsidiaries
  • Purchasing department that sources globally
  • Deployment for War and Peacekeeping
  • Learning to cook international dishes (correct)
  • At what level does intercultural knowledge primarily operate?

  • Spiritual level
  • Cognitive level (correct)
  • Emotional level
  • Physical level
  • Which of the following does not contribute to intercultural competence?

    <p>Working in a monocultural environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the date of the lecture on intercultural competence by Prof. Dr. Denise Fischer?

    <p>16 October 2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are typical (negative) responses when culture shock occurs?

    <p>Excessive concern over drinking water, food, dishes, and bedding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common desire during culture shock?

    <p>Desire for dependence on long-term residents of one’s own nationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help in adjusting to a new culture?

    <p>Interaction/exchanges with friends/acquaintances from one’s culture who are going through the same experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common fear during culture shock?

    <p>Excessive fear of being cheated, robbed, or injured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical psychological reaction to a completely unfamiliar environment?

    <p>Absentminded, faraway stare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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