Module 8: Environmental Context Quiz
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What does chronemics study in the context of intercultural communication?

  • The emotional expressions across cultures
  • The structural organization of language
  • The negotiation styles in different cultures
  • The use of time within a culture (correct)

Which of the following best defines a polychronic approach to time?

  • Time schedules are strictly adhered to.
  • Time is viewed as a limited resource.
  • Punctuality is highly valued.
  • Multiple tasks can be accomplished simultaneously. (correct)

In a monochronic culture, which of the following statements is most likely true?

  • Tasks are often prioritized over relationships. (correct)
  • Time is often perceived as infinite.
  • Time is often flexible and can be negotiated.
  • People tend to multitask frequently during interactions.

Which factor is least associated with how time is valued in intercultural communication?

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What impacts a culture's perception of time?

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What do low information reactions to information load influence?

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Which term describes the opposite of dominance in the context of intercultural communication?

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How does the natural environment influence daily life, according to the content?

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What is indicated as a worldview of the natural environment?

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Which emotional responses are associated with information load reactions?

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What balance is sought in the worldviews of the natural environment?

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What potential reaction to a natural disaster is suggested in the content?

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What is one outcome from the natural environment's influence on culture?

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What does 'information load' refer to in the context of environmental communication?

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Which aspect of environmental context involves comparing privacy in housing and office spaces across cultures?

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Which of the following best exemplifies 'relationship to time' in the environmental context?

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What is the primary concern when discussing societies' relationship to their natural environment?

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In the context of intercultural communication, how is the term 'societal information load' primarily defined?

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The concept of the 'built dimension' in environmental contexts is best described as?

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What is the third type of space in office design, alongside fixed-features and semi-fixed-features?

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What does the comparison of cultural attitudes towards office space primarily examine?

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What is the significance of examining the relationship between built and natural environments?

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What is a primary characteristic of privacy?

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Which of the following office layouts encourages more collaboration among employees?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six types of privacy identified by Darhl Pedersen?

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What is one potential drawback of an open office floor plan?

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What does the field of proxemics study?

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What aspect do 'fixed-features' in office design typically refer to?

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Which of these elements is included in the concept of privacy according to Darhl Pedersen?

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Which office layout is often characterized by the presence of cubicles?

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How is the concept of proxemics relevant in a commercial context?

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What is a primary focus when designing private office spaces?

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Which of the following types of privacy involves deep relationships with others?

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Which of the following statements best describes traditional office layouts?

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What role does proxemics play in social media?

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Which future office space design is likely to emphasize adaptability?

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Which type of privacy emphasizes individual reflection and autonomy?

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What does the term 'built environment' refer to?

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What is an important consideration in adapting architecture to the environment?

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What is a defining feature of the Inuit igloo?

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What type of housing is characterized by its nomadic nature?

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Which architectural feature is primarily focused on cooling in hot climates?

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What best describes the Indonesian pole house?

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What primarily influences the structural design of the built environment?

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What architectural style is characteristic of the island of Santorini?

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Flashcards

Chronemics

The study of how different cultures perceive, structure, and value time. It explores how time influences punctuality,patience, waiting, and interactions with others.

Monochronic Time

A cultural approach to time where tasks are completed in a linear, sequential manner, emphasizing schedules and punctuality.

Polychronic Time

A cultural approach to time where tasks can be fluid and interwoven, with multiple things happening at once. Flexibility and relationships are prioritized over strict schedules.

Personal Data Worth

The worth of one's personal data, used to understand how valuable information is to companies and organizations.

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Privacy and Social Media

The act of using and controlling personal information in a digital age, including online privacy and safeguarding sensitive data.

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Arousal

The level of alertness or excitement experienced in response to information.

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Pleasure

The feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction associated with information.

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Dominance

The tendency to assert oneself or take control in a situation.

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Submissiveness

The tendency to yield or submit to others.

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Vocabulary of the Natural Environment

The words and phrases used to describe and understand the natural environment.

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Daily Rhythm of Life

The routine patterns and rhythms of daily life influenced by the natural environment.

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Subjugation of Nature

A belief that the natural world is fundamentally powerful and should be respected.

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Balance of Nature

A belief that humans and nature are in balance and should coexist harmoniously.

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Earthquake proof sanctuary

A type of building design that uses specific structures to minimize damage during earthquakes.

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5-story Pagoda

A multi-level structure with a distinct architectural style, often found in Asian countries.

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Intercultural Communication

The study of how culture impacts communication and interaction between individuals from different backgrounds.

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Facilitates or restricts human interaction

The way in which physical space influences how people interact and communicate.

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Designing office /private spaces

The way in which objects and furniture are arranged in a space.

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Open office floor plan

A type of office layout where workers have individual desks but no walls separating them.

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Cubicle office floor plan

A type of office layout where workers have individual cubicles.

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Traditional Western office layout

A type of office layout where workers have private offices with walls and doors.

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Information Load

The amount of information that one is exposed to over a given period.

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Information Rate

The amount of information a person perceives divided by the time it takes to process it.

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Relationship to Natural Environment

The way a society interacts and relates to the natural environment.

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Relationship to Built Environment

The way a society interacts and relates to the built environment, including buildings, infrastructure, and spaces.

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Environmental Context

The physical surroundings that influence how people act and communicate. This includes factors like space, climate, and architecture.

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Privacy/Space

The amount of space people feel comfortable having around them. It varies across cultures.

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Time

People from different cultures may value and use time differently. Think monochronic (linear) versus polychronic (flexible) time.

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Space Across Cultures

The comparison of how people use and perceive space and privacy across cultures.

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Privacy

A state where you are not observed or disturbed by others.

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Isolation

One of six types of privacy, it describes being alone and separate from others.

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Proxemics

The study of how people use physical space to communicate in face-to-face situations.

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Proxemic Behavior

The way people use physical space to convey messages like friendliness or distance.

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Proxemics in a commercial

The study of how space is used in commercial settings to communicate messages.

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‚Proxemics‘ in Social Media

The way physical space is used in social media to create an online presence.

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Personal Space

The distance you prefer when interacting with someone.

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Social Space

The area around you that you consider your own and is less intimate than personal space.

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Built environment

Man-made structures, features, and facilities that collectively form the environment where people live and work.

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Adapting to the terrestrial environment

The way the built environment adapts to suit the natural world around it.

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Structured for specific activities

The specific purpose or activity that a building is designed for.

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How architecture is adapted to the environment: Santorini

The way buildings are designed to respond to the climate and environment of their location, such as Santorini's white-washed houses reflecting sunlight.

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Cooling Domes

A type of building designed to provide cooling in hot climates, such as the Sheik Zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi.

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Cozy in the arctic: Inuit igloo

A traditional Inuit shelter designed for cold, arctic climates, highlighting the importance of adapting to harsh environments.

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Flexible housing: Nomadic Ger/Yurt

A type of portable, flexible dwelling common among nomadic groups, showcasing how housing can be adapted to a mobile lifestyle, such as the Ger/Yurt.

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Study Notes

Module 8: Environmental Context

  • The module focuses on the environmental context of intercultural communication.
  • It explores how societies relate to their natural environment and how this shapes their interactions.
  • It considers the physical environment, including built spaces (e.g., houses, offices) and how differences in spatial organization (e.g., across cultures) affect communication.
  • The module examines the relationship between time and intercultural communication.
  • It considers how differing attitudes towards time affect interactions and perceptions.
  • It explores different reactions to information load, including arousal/non-arousal, pleasure/displeasure, and dominance/submissiveness.

Culture and Natural Environment

  • Natural/terrestrial environments influence cultural aspects, including vocabulary and daily rhythm.
  • Worldviews of the natural environment (as outlined by Florence Kluckhohn) impact cultural perspectives.
  • This includes cultural responses to natural disasters, viewed in terms of preparation, response, recovery, and cultural differences in attribution of responsibility. (e.g. U.S. versus Italy)

Built Environment

  • Built environments consist of man-made structures, viewed as environments for daily life and work.
  • The built environment often adapts to the terrestrial environment. (e.g., Santorini architecture)
  • The built environment can facilitate or restrict human interaction between individuals.
  • It notes that environments are structured to facilitate specific activities.

Examples of Architecture Adapted to Environment

  • Santorini: Architecture is adapted to the landscape.
  • Cooling Domes: Buildings in hot climates, like the Sheikh Zayed mosque in Abu Dhabi, use cooling domes to reduce the impact of heat.
  • Inuit Igloo: Adapted for survival in arctic environments with very low temperatures.
  • Nomadic Ger/Yurt: Flexible and portable housing suited to nomadic lifestyles.
  • Indonesian Pole House: Housing structure specifically adapted to wet environments and limited resources.
  • Earthquake-proof Pagoda: Adapted to address earthquake risk in areas with frequent tremors.
  • Modern office designs, such as open-plan offices, are discussed along with pros/cons of these layouts

Types of Office Layouts

  • Cubicle office: A pre-defined workspace with modular partitioning.
  • Open office: Shared space with less physical separation between employees.
  • Traditional Western office layout: A spatial structure commonly seen in Western cultures that includes private office spaces, break areas and designated spaces.

Chronemics

  • Chronemics refers to how time is used and perceived in different cultures.
  • This includes concepts of punctuality, interactions with other people and the willingness to wait.
  • Different cultures have different concepts regarding the importance of schedules, task completion, and punctuality - Monochronic (e.g., schedules are important) vs. Polychronic (e.g., schedules are less rigid).

Privacy and Social Media

  • Privacy is the state in which someone is not being observed or disturbed by other people.
  • Darhl Pedersen describes 6 types of privacy (reserve, isolation, solitude, intimacy with family, intimacy with friends, anonymity).
  • Proxemics examines how people use physical space to communicate in face-to-face encounters.
  • Proxemics influences interactions in social media. The amount of physical space in a virtual encounter is different compared to in-person.

Worth of Personal Data

  • Explores the value of personal data.
  • Includes external links to resources for further investigation.

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Test your knowledge on how environmental contexts shape intercultural communication in this quiz based on Module 8. Dive into the impact of physical spaces, time perceptions, and natural environments on cultural interactions. Explore key factors that influence communication styles across different cultures.

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