Question 1
ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS
(25 marks)
"Developing constructive, quality intercultural relationships can make life enriching and
exciting for ourselves and for other people around us". In light of the quotation above, write
an essay on the importance of studying lntercultural Communication. (ICC). Provide suitable
examples.
Question 2
(25 marks)
"lntercultural communication can be a challenge. Sometimes we do not take cognisance of
how our culture can have an impact on the communication process". In light of the quotation
above, discuss how the lntercultural Difference Alertness Model (IDAM) revolves around
intercultural alertness stages. Illustrate each stage with concrete examples.
Question 3
(25 marks)
There are five components of the intercultural communication process. Describe each
component and give a concrete example for each component.
Question 4
(25 marks)
"Culture is defined as a learned meaning system that consists of patterns of traditions, beliefs,
values, norms, meanings and symbols that are shared to varying degrees by interacting
members of a community". In light of the above definition.describe the three levels of culture
and provide concrete examples for each level.