M2_A2 Communication, Gender& Culture

Assignment 2: Nonverbal Communication and Culture

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research the differences in culture and nonverbal communication. Every culture has a different understanding of what is appropriate nonverbal communication. In the United States, eye contact is a sign of attention or respect. In other cultures, eye contact is seen as rude and disrespectful. In this assignment, you will compare and contrast how a different culture you interact with in your daily life may interpret nonverbal communication differently than what is "culturally acceptable" in the United States. Make sure to take into account nonverbal gestures such as appearance, tone, space, eye contact, gestures, etc.

Based on your research and your personal experience, answer the following questions:

• Explain why you picked the different culture that you are researching. How do you interact with that culture on a regular basis?
• Compare and contrast the different cultures. Describe the similarities and differences in the way they both nonverbally communicate.
• As the world becomes more global and cultures intersect, describe and analyze at least two ways you can use your findings in your daily life to help you be a more culturally competent communicator.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper in Word format (not counting title and reference pages). Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsExplained why you picked the different culture that you are researching and how you interact with that culture on a regular basis.8Work presented in-depth analysis of the differences and similarities in the nonverbal communication between cultures.36Work provided appraisal of how to become more culturally sensitive.36Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20Total:100