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What does chronemics study in the context of intercultural communication?
What does chronemics study in the context of intercultural communication?
Which of the following best defines a polychronic approach to time?
Which of the following best defines a polychronic approach to time?
In a monochronic culture, which of the following statements is most likely true?
In a monochronic culture, which of the following statements is most likely true?
Which factor is least associated with how time is valued in intercultural communication?
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?
What impacts a culture's perception of time?
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What do low information reactions to information load influence?
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?
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?
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?
What is indicated as a worldview of the natural environment?
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Which emotional responses are associated with information load reactions?
Which emotional responses are associated with information load reactions?
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What balance is sought in the worldviews of the natural environment?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is the significance of examining the relationship between built and natural environments?
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What is a primary characteristic of privacy?
What is a primary characteristic of privacy?
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Which of the following office layouts encourages more collaboration among employees?
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?
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?
What is one potential drawback of an open office floor plan?
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What does the field of proxemics study?
What does the field of proxemics study?
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What aspect do 'fixed-features' in office design typically refer to?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following statements best describes traditional office layouts?
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What role does proxemics play in social media?
What role does proxemics play in social media?
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Which future office space design is likely to emphasize adaptability?
Which future office space design is likely to emphasize adaptability?
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Which type of privacy emphasizes individual reflection and autonomy?
Which type of privacy emphasizes individual reflection and autonomy?
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What does the term 'built environment' refer to?
What does the term 'built environment' refer to?
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What is an important consideration in adapting architecture to the environment?
What is an important consideration in adapting architecture to the environment?
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What is a defining feature of the Inuit igloo?
What is a defining feature of the Inuit igloo?
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What type of housing is characterized by its nomadic nature?
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?
Which architectural feature is primarily focused on cooling in hot climates?
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What best describes the Indonesian pole house?
What best describes the Indonesian pole house?
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What primarily influences the structural design of the built environment?
What primarily influences the structural design of the built environment?
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What architectural style is characteristic of the island of Santorini?
What architectural style is characteristic of the island of Santorini?
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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.