Written Response—Culture, Globalization and Intercultural Adaptation
Word length: Approximately 1,250 words (5 double-spaced pages)
This course examines the meanings and practices of culture in various global contexts. An awareness of
your own cultural perspectives, as well as the perspectives of others, is a critical part of developing
intercultural competencies. Recall that in modules 1-3, we look at the many intersecting aspects of culture,
globalization, and intercultural competence development and adaptation. For this assignment, you will
provide a written analysis of the cultural context in which you currently live or work. Drawing on the
materials and readings from modules 1-3 and other appropriate readings you choose as references, you
will identify and analyze the meanings and practices of culture within your current living/working context
(e.g., cultural perspectives, intercultural communication, impacts of globalization, etc.).
Specifically, be sure to address the following questions in your written analysis:
1. Characteristics of Culture. Briefly identify and describe the cultural characteristics of your current
work and/or life context. Explain the cultural perspectives and beliefs that you hold. What impact
might your perspectives have on your understanding of and interactions with those from other
cultural contexts?
2. Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World. What dimensions of culture have an impact on
intercultural communication in your current work and/or life context (e.g. Canada or elsewhere in
the world)? Providing one or two examples, explain both the local (i.e. where you are now) and
global (i.e. beyond the country you are in) aspects of cultural diversity that you can recognize in your
current day-to-day experiences (e.g., Can you see aspects of globalization and/or marketization in
your local environment?).
3. Intercultural Adaptation. Where are you positioned in the spectrum of DMIS? Can you reflect and
give one or two examples of how you adapted to new/different cultures in Canada or abroad?
For each question, make sure you provide an explanation and rationale that supports and demonstrates
your analysis.
Also, remember to provide a cover page, an introduction paragraph that frames your responses, and a
conclusion paragraph that synthesizes and summarizes your analysis.
1.use own words (no copies)
2.use materials to wirte the essay
3.double spaced and need the reference page
