Short Answer Among the listed Learning Objectives for this c…
Short Answer Among the listed Learning Objectives for this course were: (paraphrased) CLO 2: To be able to observe verbal and nonverbal communication in action and identify underlying culture-based factors that could have led to those behaviors you are seeing. {If you select this one, you must cite use specific terminology, name names, &/or cite theories, etc. “Connect the dots”.} CLO 4: To understand the concept and process of Enculturation and be able to cite ways in which a person’s enculturation has influenced what they currently display in terms of world view, belief system, &/or identity(ies) {If you select this one, you can use yourself as the example, but you still must explicitly link probable cause(s) to probable effect(s). “Connect the dots”. } CLO 5: To recognize sources and implications of conflict in intercultural communication and ways to manage and/or resolve {If you select this one, you must use the relevant terminology specifying the respective C.M. styles and how they fit into the overall Conflict matrix. “Connect the dots”.} ——————————————- Now that you have taken this course, here’s a chance to demonstrate your ability to accomplish ONE of these three objectives as applied to our study of culture which emphasized the small “c” approach. For additional guidance on what this question is looking for, keywords have been underlined in the CLOs & accompanying specifications. Use any one specific current event in the news to focus your answer. Remember, your goal is not to summarize the current event, but to focus on illustrating the CLO. As of this writing, there are several usable topics in contemporary headlines, such as: >public protests & demonstrations expressing positions; >armed conflict between countries; >high profile court cases on ethics issues & criminal breaches; >gender-based disparities in organized sport; >ageism (discrimination against older as well as younger citizens); >health vaccinations policies – in light of declining compliance & increasing rates of diseases such as whooping cough & measles; >regulations on use of plastic products; >academic integrity in a world of A.I.; >recent policy changes by the Starbucks CEO, including worker uniforms & instituting (some) free refills; >reactions by Chicagoans to the election of Pope Leo XIV; >etc. etc. ( a current event choice of your own)