2. After studying chapter 1, you should be able
to:
• Relate examples of diversity at home and abroad.
• Describe globalization and information technology.
• Be aware that diversity can lead to conflict.
• Know what intercultural competence involves,
• Understand how the field of intercultural
communication study developed in the U.S.A.
• Know why you should study intercultural
communication.
• Explain the origins of intercultural contact,
3. After studying chapter 2, you should be able
to:
• Define culture in several ways—in the classical
tradition, in a very broad manner and in a narrower
sense.
• Describe the general characteristics of culture.
• Explain what causes cultures to change
• Recognize the universal characteristics of culture.
• Understand the value orientation system for
comparing cultures