Discussion Questions: Communication Contexts
Due: Thursday, April 24, 2014; 11am

1.) In your opinion, how much does communication play a role in underachievement of students. Meaning, do you think language barriers impact the way minorities are educated within the United States?

2,) What could school board members and even teachers themselves do to ensure that all students benefit equally from the curriculum?

Discussion Questions: Effects of Code Usage
Due: Tuesday, April 15, 2014; 11am

1. What does silence mean to you when you are in a group of people?

2. Do you prefer a direct or indirect style when having a conversation? Why?

Discussion Questions: Nonverbal Communication
Due: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; 11am

1. How does the environment effect the way people interact? 
2. How does touch differ among cultures?

Discussion Questions: Verbal Communication

Due: Thursday, April 3, 2014; 11am

1.  How important is language to the members of a culture?

2. What role does language play in the relationship of one culture to another?

Discussion Questions: Chapter 6-Identities and Cultural Biases
Due: Thursday, March 27, 2014; 11am

1. What type of cultural bias do you think is most prevalent in our society today? Give an example.2. Why do you think we still have these cultural biases nowadays? Explain

Discussion Questions: Cultural Taxonomies/Patterns
Due: Thursday, March 20, 2014; 11am

1. What are the pros and cons of the U.S. being a low context culture? Which do you think is better low or high context culture?
2. As a college student, do you use monochromic time or polychronic time? Which do you think is more beneficial? 

Discussion Questions: Cultural Patterns

Due: Thursday, March 6, 2014; 11am

1. How does our culture influence our social relationships and the way we orient ourselves?
2. Do you feel that it is better to be a being, becoming, or doing culture? Why?