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?

Discussion Questions: Intercultural Communication Competence
Due: Thursday, February 27, 2014; 11am

1. Do you often find yourself forming misconceptions about others based on their backgrounds or culture? If so how can you become more competent? If not how do you keep from forming any misconceptions?
2. How would you describe the U.S.? Which metaphor do you believe most accurately describes the U.S. and all of the cultures within?

Discussion Questions: Perception

Due: Thursday, February 20, 2014; 11am

1. Does your perception of different occupations effect your career choice?
2. Do gender stereotypes still play a role in todays society? Why or why not?

Discussion Questions: Chapter 2-Culture and Intercultural Communication

Due: Tuesday, February 11, 2014; 11am

1) Why is it important for people to be understanding and tolerant of other cultures?

2) How does the need for intercultural communication affect our ability to communicate effectively?

Discussion Questions: Chapter 10 Intercultural Competence in Interpersonal Relationships

Due: Tuesday, February 4, 2014; 11am

1. What do you do to preserve your "face"?

2. Why do you think facework is important when dealing with interpersonal relationships?

                              Welcome to your class blog!

Discussion questions will be posted weekly and you will need to add your comments before the posted deadline. I look forward to reading your thoughts over the next 15 weeks!

**Please remember, the goal of your discussion response is to demonstrate to me that you understand the concepts discussed in the book/class and can apply them to real life via specific examples.