U3 Discourse Approach to Intercultural Communication QUIZ

What does the term 'discourse' reflect?

• Interest in larger patterns of exchange

• Interest in individual communication

• Interest in grammatical structures

• Interest in vocabulary development

According to Fairclough, what does 'power in discourse' refer to?

• Discourse as a form of social interaction

• Discourse as a linguistic structure

• Discourse as a theoretical concept

• Discourse as a place where power is exercised

What is the relationship between language and thinking as mentioned in the text?

• They are completely independent

• They are strongly related

• They are oppositional

• They are irrelevant to discourse

What is cultural discourse primarily focused on?

• Individual speech acts

• Power dynamics in language

• Communication from an ethnographic perspective

• Language structure

What is one of the four conclusions drawn by Levinson and Scollon regarding language?

• Language is a fixed system

• Language is always clear and unambiguous

• Language does not require context

• Language is ambiguous by nature

What is metadiscourse as defined in the text?

• Discourse about discourse

• Discourse in a foreign language

• Discourse in academic writing

• Discourse in everyday conversation

What is a key feature of effective classroom discussions?

• Teacher dominance

• Clear focus and purpose

• Limited student participation

• Strict adherence to grammar

What should teachers consider when planning a discussion lesson?

• The teacher's personal opinions

• The use of technology

• The physical space and seating arrangement

• Only the content of the lesson

What does the principle of social action in interdiscourse communication emphasize?

• The role of technology in communication

• The importance of individual identity

• Social actions rather than systems of thought

• Communication as a system of representation

What is one of the challenges of intercultural communication mentioned in the text?

• Strict grammatical rules

• Lack of interest in cultural differences

• Ambiguity in language

• Shared knowledge and background