Problem 1: Imagine you are vacationing outside the United States, and you are asked about U.S. culture. I want you to explain the U.S. North American culture in terms of cultural identity, values, beliefs, attitudes, etc. Then, elaborate about your specific culture, your cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes might be slightly different than how you describe the national culture. As you have learned from reading your textbook, culture is broad including traditions, values, beliefs, and attitudes on topics from education, child rearing, to politics. Tell me about your culture.
Problem 2: Explain the following terms referring to co-cultures: assimilation, accommodation, separation, in groupers and out groupers. You must use your textbook to define the terms because the dictionary definition will give you the wrong usage. Are you a member of any co-cultures? Explain.
Problem 3: Explain individualism and collectivism as they relate to culture and communication. Are you more individualistic or collectivist? Explain. Give me an example of how your individualism or collectivism impacts your relationships.
Problem 4: How can you be more intercultural competent?