Reading Between the Lines: Due on Apr. 30, 2015

Reading Between the Lines: Due on Apr. 30, 2015

(Please read: “Stumbling Blocks in Intercultural Communication”)

This reading incorporates the anecdotes of students from various cultures who reflect on how they have encountered intercultural differences in negotiating language and communicative contexts, as well as dealing with stereotypes.

What are the challenges of miscommunication rising from cultural assumptions that you have learned about firsthand in your host site? For those who are at a domestic study away site, the challenges can involve dealing with different work cultures, communication expectations, and assumptions based on where you come from.

Incorporate the reading and a specific example/story in your response please.