English Final

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I. Short Answers (Each 3 points) (Answer with a short paragraph)

1- Explain cultural shock and reverse cultural shock.

2- Explain social penetration theory and name ALL of its components and explain each of the components.

3- During our intercultural lecture, we talked about border dwellers. Please explain what do we mean by that term? Who are the border dwellers? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being a border dweller? Provide an example for your explanations.

4- Explain the benefits and challenges of intercultural communication. What can we gain from engaging in intercultural communication? Why can it be difficult to engage in intercultural communication?

5- Please define social exchange theory as it applies to close relationships. What role does it play in relationships?

6- Please explain agenda setting theory and provide an example.

7- Please explain the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication as it relates to interactive media.

8- What are the perceived pros and cons of interactive media. Make sure you discuss both the pros and cons.

9- Please explain cultivation theory and provide an example.

10- Please explain Social Construction of Reality theory and provide an example.

11- Please explain the term “gatekeeper” in relation to mass media, and provide an example to demonstrate understanding.

II. True or False statements. Please indicate whether the following statements are true or false. (2 points each)

1- One strategy for improving intercultural communication skills is to change the way we “talk” about people from different cultural backgrounds.

2- A person can be a cultural hybrid because he/she grew up bilingual.

3- Relationships are important not only to provide us with a sense of belonging, but they are also important for our physical and psychological health.

4- Those who value a small power distance in culture tend to emphasize seniority, rank, and titles.

5- Stereotypes of ethnic, racial, and gender groups that exist in mass media such as TV and movies also exist in online contexts such as online game.

6- Mean world syndrome could occur to people who are excessively exposed to media.

7- Media is also known as the 4th estate of the government for its watchdog function.

8- Selective exposure theory tells people what is the headline of the day that they should think about.

9- Giving a commencement speech is a form of epideictic speech.

10- Chris Evans (actor who plays Captain America) starring in a Hyundai TV commercial is a prime example of Logos artistic proof.

11- Even a statue can be a rhetorical text.

12- Rich countries do not have digital divide.

13. Multimodality describes the information-carrying capacity of a communication medium.

14. Media Richness is our inability to ever truly know who is reading what we are posting.

III. Please choose THE BEST answer to the following questions: (1 Point each) (Use the highlighter to indicate the correct answer)

1. The idea that we develop relationships with people who are approximately as attractive as we are is called the _____ hypothesis.

A. 10-by-10

B. matching

C. equivalent attractiveness

D. uncertainty reduction

2. Bill said something really offensive to his partner, Margaret, a week ago. Since then, Margaret has not spoken to Bill; however, Bill believes that he can remedy this situation and save the relationship. The relationship model that best explains the various, fluid phases of a relationship is known as:

A. Social penetration model

B. Knapp’s Stage Model

C. Turning Point Model

D. None of the above

3. Ashley and Rapunzel became roommates a few weeks ago. The more Ashley gets to know Rapunzel, the more she realizes how much she dislikes her. The theory that explains how reducing uncertainty can lead to repulsion is known as ____ theory.

A. Uncertainty reduction

B. Relational dialectic

C. Predicted outcome

D. Social penetration

4. Selena, the famous Mexican-American singer used music to bridge her two cultures together. She felt empowered by both her cultures, as expressed in her songs. She is an example of:

A. An encapsulated marginal person

B. A constructive marginal person

C. Culture shock

D. Reverse culture shock

5. Jasmine, who is 16, dreams of the day when she can move out of her parents’ home and live on her own. She no longer wants to be tied to her family, but wants to set her own expectations for herself. Which aspect of cultural values does she characterize?

A. Individualist orientation

B. Collectivistic orientation

C. Preferred personality

D. Human value orientation

6. _____ is feeling out of place in your own culture after spending some time immersed in a different culture.

A. Bell curve

B. Border dwelling

C. Culture shock

D. Reverse culture shock

7. To be effective intercultural communicators, we must:

A. Reject out ways and adopt the lifestyle of another culture

B. Enforce our worldviews on those that may not know any better

C. Accept, understand, and be open to culture differences as capable of co-existing

D. All of the above

8. Individuals who identify as cultural hybrids have to move in between

A. Ethnicities

B. Races

C. Languages

D. All of the above

9. Ahmed started to watch The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, a liberal political satire show, because Trevor’s statements aligned with Ahmed’s values and confirmed his beliefs. Ahmed`s choice to consume this media is based on:

A. Selective exposure

B. Social interaction

C. Personal identity

D. Entertainment

10. Madison is working on her doctorate degree in biochemistry. Her research examines ways to minimize waste when brewing beer to help the environment. Madison often posts pictures on Instagram of herself working at breweries. One day, Madison’s grandmother calls Madison expressing she is upset at Madison for spending so much time at breweries when she should be studying for her degree. Which feature of interactive media did Madison forget to consider when posting pictures of herself at breweries?

A. Social presence

B. Spreadability

C. Collapsing contexts

D. Media richness

11. Brennan has one extra ticket to the Broncos game on Sunday. He sends his friends Melodee and Robert an email and informs them that the first friend to respond to the email gets the ticket. Robert gets an alert on his iPhone and immediately emails Brennan back. Melodee does not have a smartphone and does not have wireless at home so does not realize Brennan has a ticket until the next day at work. Melodee’s inability to procure the ticket is a small example of which larger issue of power and access with social media?

A. Digital divide

B. Cultural capital

C. Multimodality

D. Technocapital

12. Which of the following is NOT a type of mass media text

A. Facebook wall post

B. Podcast episode

C. Television season finale

D. Newspaper article

13. Becoming a more effective media consumer consists of:

E. Being an active consumer of media

F. Consuming media from various sources outside of your primary sources

G. Speaking out against media messages that misrepresent information or cultural groups

H. All of the above

14. When having a serious conversation with someone close to you, it is important to be able to observe their verbal and nonverbal cues. You would most likely choose a medium that relays a large amount of information so that you can interpret and respond to the messages accurately, such as FaceTime or face-to-face. The theory/concept that describes the information-carrying capacity of a communication medium is known as:

I. Media richness theory

J. Social presence theory

K. Spreadability

L. Collapsing contexts

15. Believing that the ideal and healthy body type is similar to the body types typically showcased in advertisements, movies, and television shows is an example of which media effect?

A. Cultivation theory

B. Selective exposure theory

C. Media hegemony

D. Social exchange theory

16. Cultivation theory focuses on:

A. Television

B. Farming

C. Relationships

D. Newspapers

17. Sean is from Texas and he has recently started watching a series called “Southern Charm”. He thinks that since he is a southern boy he should be watching this show. His choice to consume this media is based on:

A. Informational seeking

B. Social interaction

C. Personal identity

D. Entertainment

18. Rhetoric is communication that is used to:

A. Provide Directions

B. Encourage Listening

C. Persuade Others

D. Develop Intercultural relationships

19. The rhetorical situation does not include which of the following components

A. Purpose

B. Argument

C. Message

D. Rhetor

20. To be an effective rhetor, you must adapt your message to the

A. Audience

B. Channel

C. Behavior

D. Evidence

21. Michael is an avid online gamer. Unfortunately, Michael is biased when it comes to women playing online games. In fact, he actively tries to convince online games who are women to leave online gaming community. To accomplish this goal, Michael actively posts insulting messages to incite anger and frustration for female gamers. Michael is engaging in what type of aversive online behavior?

A. Ghosting

B. Catfishing

C. Trolling

D. Spamming

22. From 0 to 10, rate your experience in this class (Comm 1011). 10 is the highest and 0 is extremely low. There are no right or wrong answers. Regardless of your answer, you will receive full credit for your answer to this question. Feedback and comments are most welcome. (This question has 4 points)