Media and Intercultural Communication Quiz

What is one of the roles of media in intercultural communication?

• Creating frames to understand cultural differences within a society

• Selling products to different cultures

• Promoting political propaganda

• Providing medical advice

What does freedom of speech allow individuals to do?

• Express themselves

• Drive without a license

• Avoid paying taxes

• Skip school

How can media be used in social movements?

• To discourage activism

• To spread fake news

• To call for social justice and reform

• To promote violence and hatred

What do media frames help readers/viewers understand?

• Given events, talk, and themes in a certain way

• Mathematical equations

• Astronomical phenomena

• Cooking recipes

What does representational absences refer to in media?

• Perfect communication without any issues

• Lack of interest in cultural diversity

• Overabundance of information

• Barriers in communication due to missing key frames or information

How did new media shape the Arab Spring?

• Ignored the political situation in the Middle East

• Facilitated protests and uprisings in various countries

• Promoted dictatorship

• Prevented any form of social change

What do we use interactive and new media for?

• To avoid social interactions

• To isolate ourselves from society

• To manage and negotiate our identities

• To spread misinformation

What can media be used for in terms of civic engagement?

• Building connections with people worldwide for better understanding

• Encouraging violence

• Isolating oneself from global issues

• Promoting hate speech

What is an example of new media shaping culture?

• Online gaming

• Traditional storytelling

• Smoke signals

• Carrier pigeons

What is the significance of the Napalm Girl video in media?

• Encouraging discrimination

• Selling beauty products

• Promoting violence

• Highlighting the impact of war on civilians