course material

1. Answer only five questions. Write the question and your answer
Answer only five questions.Write the question and your answer below.One or two pages for
each question; type in double space.Write answers clearly in your own words; if you quote
or paraphrase from someone’s work, cite the reference.Be crisp and to-the-pointThe
answers should reflect your understanding of the subject-matter.Do not miss the
deadline. There will be NO make-up opportunity. 1. What do you understand by semantics
as a major component of language, and explain denotative and connotative meanings with
at least one example. 2. Explain in detail the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis of Linguistic Relativity
that discusses the relationship among thought, culture and language. 3. Explain the
following three forms of non-verbal communication:kinesics (body language), proxemics
(personal space), chronemics (time) with at least one example each. 4. Explain the cultural
differences in styles of persuasion with at least oneexample. 5. What do you understand by
the maintenance of face in interpersonal relationships? Explain. 6. In your textbook, the
authors suggest some tips on improving intercultural relationships. Discuss them.7.
Intercultural communication takes place in a variety of social contexts – health care,
education and business were discussed in the textbook. Select one, and explain the
importance, and challenges faced by participants. 8. From your perspective and from what
you have learned in this class, discuss the impact one recent national or international event
on intercultural communication. 9. Explain the following concepts:a. Culture shockb.
Sociocultural adaptationc. Similarity-attraction hypothesis d. Communication
accommodation theory