ICC511S - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022


ICC511S - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022



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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnDLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BENL
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: ICCSllS
SESSION: JUNE 2022
COURSE NAME: INTERCULTURAL
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COMMUNICATION
PAPER: (PAPER1)
DURATION: 2 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER
DR M. MHENE
MS N. NANGOMBE
MODERATOR: DR N. MPOFU
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer TWO questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
4. Your essay must not be more than 600 words
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Answer two questions
Question 1
(25 marks)
"Cultural identity has a very large effect on intercultural communication. It is
very important because it deals with one's self-concept as a member of a
particular cultural group and one's interpretation of the world". Discuss the
following concepts in light of the quotation above:
(i) The nature of identity
(ii) The formation of cultural identity
(iii) Pathways to identity
Question 2
(25 marks)
Culture shock is an inevitably stressful and disorienting experience.Write an essay
with special consideration of the following:
(i)definition of culture shock;
(ii)underlying factors;
(iii)the stages of intercultural adjustment;
(iv)managing culture shock effectively.
Question 3
(25 marks)
Providing real-life examples, discuss how an intercultural communicator can
contribute to helping in intercultural conflict situations at the workplace.
Question 4
(25 marks)
On an everyday intercultural communication level we need to develop a keen
mindfulness of eight guidelines or principles. Describe the eight principles or
guidelines and how they help people to develop a keen sense of adaptability in any
intercultural related process.
END OF PAPER

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FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION