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Task 2 Purposive Communication

This document outlines tasks for a group assignment on intercultural communication. It includes checking understanding of key concepts, brainstorming cultural similarities between different groups, identifying biased statements, and researching cultural differences in nonverbal communication. Students are asked to define intercultural communication and how culture affects it. They also need to consider how gender, age, physical appearance, religion, and social status impact communication. The tasks encourage students to reflect on their own intercultural experiences and how to become competent intercultural communicators.

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Task 2 Purposive Communication

This document outlines tasks for a group assignment on intercultural communication. It includes checking understanding of key concepts, brainstorming cultural similarities between different groups, identifying biased statements, and researching cultural differences in nonverbal communication. Students are asked to define intercultural communication and how culture affects it. They also need to consider how gender, age, physical appearance, religion, and social status impact communication. The tasks encourage students to reflect on their own intercultural experiences and how to become competent intercultural communicators.

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PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy


TASK 2 (group task)

NAMES: ___________________________________ Section: _____________________________


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1. Check your understanding on the following using your own words:

1. Define intercultural communication.


2. How does culture affect communication?
3. Justify the effect of “gender” in communication.
4. How does “age” affect communication?
5. How does “physical appearance” affect communication?
6. How does “religion” affect communication?
7. How does “social status” affect communication?
8. Cite examples of cultural differences in communication.
9. Have you experienced communication breakdown because of gender, social status, age
or religion?
10. How would you become a competent intercultural communicator? What are the
characteristics of a competent intercultural communicator?

2. Brainstorm on the topics below:

 Similarities between Chinese and Filipinos


 Similarities between Americans and Europeans
 Similarities between Filipinos and other Asian countries

3. Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group or element being
misinterpreted (age, gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write ‘OK’. Once done,
discuss your answer.

_____1. “Filipinos are known for their women being maids in foreign countries”.
_____2. “I do not think Starbucks coffee is only for the rich people”.
_____3. “Catholicism are way better than other religion”.
_____4. “Senior citizens must always be prioritized in lanes.”
_____5. “That professor shouldn’t be teaching any longer. He is too old for it.”
_____6. “He is gay. He won’t be able to effectively portray the role”.
_____7. “Since you are the youngest, from now on you’d be washing dishes.”
_____8. “Please finish your assignment by Sunday night.”
_____9. “Aetas are too uncivilized, it would be hard to stay in their place.”
_____10. “Let us group together according to our salary.”
4. Research and present using PPT the cultural differences in nonverbal communication with
regards to the following categories. Do not forget to indicate references at the end of
presentation.
1. Eye contact / Gaze
2. Facial Expression
3. Gestures
4. Touch
5. Posture
6. Time
7. Physical space
8. Religion
9. Age
10. Social Status
11. Gender
12. Personal Appearance
13. Difference between Asians and Americans
14. Differences between Americans and Europeans
15. Differences between those from Manila and those from the provinces

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