Chapter 1: Introduction Discussion Board (Click here to read all the instructions)
Read Chapter 1 and the Discussion Board instructions.
Watch the video below. Click the image to start. The video will open in a pop-up window.
Follow the instructions and prompts given in the instructions and post two paragraphs. Additionally, respond to at least one of your classmates. Your two paragraphs and your response post will be graded.
You must submit your own post before you may see any other student’s post. When in the discussion board, start by clicking “Create Thread.” You will earn up to20 points for each of the two paragraphs and up to 10 points for your reponse to a classmate.
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Read Chapter 1 and watch the video found inside the Unit 1 Discussion Board instructions. Follow the instructions and the prompts to post two paragraphs. Additionally, respond to at least one of your classmates. Your two paragraphs and your response post will be graded.
You must submit your own post before you may see any other student’s post. Start by clicking “Create Thread.”
Chapter 5: Discussion Board and Reply to a Classmate (Click here to read instructions)
Read Chapter 1 and the Discussion Board instructions.
Watch the video below. Click the image to start. The video will open in a pop-up window.
Follow the instructions and prompts given in the instructions and post two paragraphs. Additionally, respond to at least one of your classmates. Your two paragraphs and your response post will be graded.
Read Chapter 5. Read the Chapter 5 Discussion Board prompt and write your response. You must submit your own post before you may see any other student’s post. When in the discussion board, start by clicking “Create Thread.” Your response to a classmate will be graded.
Read the Chapter 5 Discussion Board prompt available inside unit 1 materials and watch the video on Multitasking. Follow the instructions and the prompts to write your response. Additionally, respond to at least one of your classmates. Your two paragraphs and your response post will be graded.
You must submit your own post before you may see any other student’s post. Start by clicking “Create Thread.”
Chapter 6 Nonverbal Observation (Click here to read the instructions)
Embedded Video Player: Your body language may shape who you are | Amy Cuddy
Read Chapter 6, then click on the “Watch Video” Tab to view this TED TALK by Dr. Amy Cuddy of the Harvard Business School. In this TED talk, Dr. Cuddy explains how our body language can influence two key hormones: testosterone and cortisol in evaluative situations. She also explains the popular “Power Pose” to help deal with public speaking anxiety. Follow the instructions to post an analysis of a nonverbal observation that you’ve conducted. You’re encouraged to comment on your classmates’ observations, but it will not be a graded factor.
Read Chapter 6, then click on the title above and watch the video on Interpreting Body Language. Follow the instructions to post an analysis of a nonverbal observation that you’ve conducted. You’re encouraged to comment on your classmates’ observations, but it will not be a graded factor.
Chapter 3 Intercultural Communication Video Series
Attached Files:
Understanding Respecting Diversity Notes DEAN REvised Dec 2018 (3).rtf (182.294 KB)
This is the process for completing this assignment:1) Download the Video View Sheet. 2) Watch the six videos (below) and follow the view sheet as you watch. You should watch the videos in chronological order
2) Complete the short essay question located at the end of each section. Each short essay is worth 10 points. The essay must be in full sentences (6 sentences minimum per section). You must give personal examples in each essay.
3) Scan and attach the completed document.
You can earn up to 60 points for completing this assignment.
Dean Rovelo, S. (2016, September 29). Chapter 1 Remaster. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNzwH_yWwaQ
Dean Rovelo, S. (2016, September 29). Chapter 2 Remaster. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4umOOqwM0
Dean Rovelo, S. (2016, September 29). Chapter 3 Remaster. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLDE7pt9TY4
Dean Rovelo, S. (2016, September 29). Chapter 4 Remaster. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plub5wrrT_A
Dean Rovelo, S. (2016, September 29). Chapter 5 Remaster. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plub5wrrT_A
Dean Rovelo, S. (2016, September 29). Chapter 5 Remaster. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXQK7Iq8cz0
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Name:
Video Notes –
“
Understanding and Respecting Diversity
”
VIDEO #1
What is Culture?
A collection of
values and assumptions
that shape the way a group of people perceive and relate to their
environment.
We understand culture through behavior.
“Culture is EVERYTHING.”
Below Surface
Culture (Little “c”)
Concept of self, truth, friendship, fairness, approaches to work, concept of time, communication preferences, tolerance for risk
Challenge: A common mistake is to assume sameness and misread behaviors.
Result: Cultural incidents occur which cause unnecessary misunderstanding and conflict.
Understanding
“
the other
”
minimizes risk.
How people think =
W
orldview
How thinking informs behavior =
C
ulture
Interpreting Behaviors
Universal
Eating, sleeping, speaking mother tongue
Cultural
Dios de los Muertos, Thanksgiving
Individual
Sleeping with bedroom window open, wearing UT orange suit to work
DANGER:
Misreading behaviors leads to
stereotypes
: “A commonly-held, often accusatory assumptions about a group of people.”
Stereotyping reduces
communication
effectiveness.
VIDEO #2
Building Blocks of Culture
#
1 Individualism
and Collectivism
Individualism
People identify primarily with self, not
group
.
The needs of the individual are met before the group.
Group membership is not
essential
to one’s identity, survival, success.
Independence and self-reliance are greatly valued and is goal of parenting.
People are judged by
individual
achievement and not the group they belong to.
Collectivism
Who you are is a function of the group (e.g. the family, the work team)
The immediate family is the
smallest unit
of survival
“The nail that sticks up must be hammered down.”
Harmony
and interdependence of group members are stressed and valued.
Short Essay Question #1 –
Are you more individualistic or collectivist in terms of how you view yourself and your responsibility to others?
Type your answer here:
Worth 5 points; Your answer should be a minimum of 4 full sentences. You must give at least two examples to support your answer.
VIDEO #3
#2 Monochronism
vs.
Polychronism
Monochronism
Time is
limited
.
Deadlines and schedules are sacred.
Plans are not easily changed.
People may be
too busy
to see you.
Needs of people are subservient to demands of time.
People expect
undivided
attention.
Interruptions are to be avoided.
To be late, to be kept waiting is
rude
.
People stand in line!
The goal is to stick to the schedule.
Polychronism
Time is bent to meet needs of people
There is
always
more time!
Schedules and deadlines are easily changed.
Plans are
fluid
.
People always have time to see you.
People may do several things at once and split time between several people/tasks.
Interruptions are
normal
part of life. The goal is to enjoy life.
People don’t stand in line!
To be late or kept waiting is O.K.
Short Essay Question #2
–
Are you more monochronic or polychronic
in
terms of how you understand and manage time
?
Type your answer here:
Worth 5 points; Your answer should be a minimum of 4 full sentences. You must give at least two examples to support your answer.
VIDEO #4
#3 Direct vs. Indirect Talk
Concept of giving Face
Directness
People “say what they mean and mean what they say.”
There is
no need
to read behind the lines.
It is best to “tell it like it is.”
People are less likely to imply and say exactly what they are thinking.
Yes means
Yes
!
Indirect
People don’t always say what they mean.
One must
read between
the lines.
People are more likely to suggest or imply than to come out and say what they think.
One
cannot
always tell it like it is.
Yes may mean “
maybe
” or even “
no
”
The importance of “
face
”
To
give
face to another person to preserve dignity and respectability of another
To
lose
face to feel embarrassment or to have self-worth questioned
Face
less
Important
Telling the truth is more important than sparing someone’s feelings.
Honest
is the best policy.
It is o.k. to say no and to confront people.
Getting/giving information is primary goal of the communication exchange.
Face is
more
Important
Preserving harmony and saving face are key concerns,
Truth should be
adjusted
when it threatens someone’s face.
One says what one thinks the other person wants to hear so as not to disappoint.
It is not always
proper
to say no, disagree, or confront
Preserving personal bond is goal of communication exchange.
Short Essay Question #3
–
Are you more direct or indirect
in
terms of how you communicate with others
?
Are you sensitive to the concept of face-giving and face-saving when communicating with someone who is older or of higher status?
Type your answer here:
Worth 5 points; Your answer should be a minimum of 4 full sentences. You must give at least two examples to support your answer.
VIDEO #5
#4
Locus of Control
Internal or External
The view of self and one’s place vis-à-vis the external world
“Is life what happens to you?” (
External
)
“Is life what you make of it?” (
Internal
)
Locus of Control-Internal
Life what you make of it.
There are
no limits
to what one can do or become.
Your success is your own achievement.
You
are responsible for what happens to you.
Life is what you
DO
(a more activist culture)
Locus of Control-External
Life is largely predetermined – control external to the individual.
There are
limits
to what one can do or become.
Your success is combination of effort and good luck.
Life in large part is what
happens to you.
Fatalistic view = “It wasn’t meant to be.”
Short Essay Question #4
–
Do you relate more to the Internal Locus of Control of External Locus of Control (who is in control of your life?)
Type your answer here:
Worth 5 points; Your answer should be a minimum of 4 full sentences. You must give at least two examples to support your answer.
VIDEO #6
#5 Power Distance
How a society deals with
inequality
between people.
The distinctions between people in their access to power and their level of status
High Power Distance
Corporate structures are authoritarian; power is centralized.
One defers to
authority
.
Managers hold on to power.
Subordinates do not take initiative but wait for explicit instructions.
Rank has
privileges
.
Manager/subordinate relations are formal.
Decisions are made at the
top
.
One does not openly disagree with/say no to the boss.
Low Power Distance
Democratic management style
Managers share
some
power with subordinates.
Subordinates do not like to be micromanaged.
Decision making tends to be consultative.
Rank has
few
privileges.
Manager/subordinate relations are fairly
informal
.
It is o.k. to disagree with/say no to the boss.
Cross Cultural Lessons
Most people behave
rationally
. What is rational in one culture may not be in another.
One should try to understand a behavior even if they don’t like it.
Not all behavior is tied to culture.
Be willing
to ask for clarification when YOU don’t understand.
Don’t assume
sameness
.
Be willing to listen and suspend judgment.
Short Essay Question #35
–
Are you more comfortable with a High Power Distance or Low Power Distance orientation when interacting with other people?
Type your answer here:
Worth 5 points; Your answer should be a minimum of 4 full sentences. You must give at least two examples to support your answer.
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