Week 2 - Communication

What is the importance of intercultural communication in contemporary society?

• It is only important in certain regions

• It is not important in contemporary society

• It is important for global understanding and cooperation

• It is important for individual self-expression

Which of the following is an example of intercultural communication in a historical context?

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of the internet

• The discovery of penicillin

• The spread of Christianity

How long has intercultural communication been an academic discipline?

• 50 years

• 30 years

• 70 years

• 10 years

What are some common expressions related to intercultural communication?

• Globalization, global village, culture, communication, and cultural diversity

• Process, eras, fundamentals, and exploration

• Phenomenon, recognition, development, and significance

• Intercultural communication, academic discipline, historical review, and contemporary society

What are some examples of communication events in daily life?

• Sleeping, eating, drinking

• Watching TV, listening to music, talking to friends

• Driving cars, shopping at stores, exercising

• Reading books, playing sports, cooking meals

What is the objective of communication?

• To inform others

• To entertain others

• To persuade others

• All of the above

How do people communicate in daily life?

• Through listening to music

• Through reading books

• Through watching movies

• All of the above

Who is the person or group originating the message?

• Receiver

• Sender

• Feedback

• Channel

How does the physical and contextual environment influence communication?

• By creating a set of standards that govern communication

• By initiating and encoding the message

• By shaping the style of communication employed

• By providing interference or distractions

What helps us to evaluate the effectiveness of a message?

• Feedback

• Receiver

• Sender

• Channel