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ICC511S - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2025 |
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nArTIIBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION : BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BENL
LEVEL: 5
COURSE CODE: ICC5115
COURSE NAME: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
SESSION: MAY/JUNE 2025
PAPER: THEORY (PAPER 1)
DURATION: 2 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY QUESTION PAPER
PROF. M. MHENE
MODERATOR: DR. A. HAUTEMO
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer TWO questions.
2. Each essay must be 600 words
3. Write clearly and neatly.
4. Number the answers clearly.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Answer TWO questions only
Question 1
(SO marks)
"Developing constructive, quality intercultural relationships can make life enriching and
exciting for ourselves and the people around us". In light of the quotation above, write an
essay on the importance of studying lntercultural Communication {ICC). Provide suitable
examples. (600 words)
Question 2
(S0marks)
"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 tangible examples. {600
words)
Question 3
(SO marks)
Write an essay describing the three levels of culture. Provide relevant context-specific
examples for each level.
{600 words)
Question 4
(SOmarks)
"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 (600 words)
TOTAL MARKS:2xS0= 100
END OF QUESTION PAPER