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This assignment measures the following competency: Comp 2.1: Interpret the meaning of<br />

symbols across cultures.<br />

<strong>GC</strong> <strong>COM263</strong> Week 6 <strong>Assignment</strong> <strong>Latest</strong> 2016 August<br />

Details:<br />

Find a recent situation in which a conflict related to cultural differences occurred. You can find<br />

the situation by asking a friend if they have had any experiences, looking into the news/media for<br />

an example, or relating a personal experience you witnessed. In a total of 500-750 words, write<br />

out the details of the conflict as communicated by the source of the story.<br />

1. 1. Based on your research in intercultural communication, explain why you think the conflict<br />

arose (reference at least one source from the textbook and/or scholarly articles on intercultural<br />

conflict to back up your recommendations).<br />

2. 2. Explain the role of mass media and/or new media in shaping the conflict (e.g., Is one<br />

communicator responding to a negative, stereotyped view of the other?). Explain the connections<br />

between the communication behaviors of each individual in this conflict scenario and their<br />

differing worldviews.<br />

3. 3. Write out a consultation (250-500 words from the total), outlining what the communicators in<br />

the conflict scenario need to know or do to best handle the conflict. Be specific in your<br />

recommendations and justify them with scholarly evidence (when you justify, explain what<br />

ethical considerations should be taken into account when handling the situation described in the<br />

case study). Two academic sources are required for the consultation.<br />

Two to three academic sources are required for the consultation.<br />

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located<br />

in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.<br />

You are required to submit the case study and the consultation to Turnitin. Refer to the directions<br />

in the Student Success Center.<br />

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to<br />

become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.<br />

This assignment measures the following competency: Comp 4.1: Evaluate the connection<br />

between ethical communication and different worldviews.<br />

<strong>GC</strong> <strong>COM263</strong> Week 7 Culture Shock Reflection <strong>Assignment</strong> <strong>Latest</strong> 2016 August<br />

Details:<br />

Think about a time when you were immersed in a new culture or co-culture.

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