a) Why culture is important for communication?
In communication that what we are saying is a web of
assumptions, values, expectations, feelings, ideas and common experiences that
we
share. They all taken together can be our culture.
b) Why is command of English in itself no longer
enough for accurate communication?
Since English is increasingly used in intercultural
communication, it has become important for English speakers to train themselves
to be aware both of their own culture and of the culture of the people they
speak with.
c) Into what three parts can communication be divided?
- a sender
- a message
- a receiver
d) What is cultural relativism?
Cultural relativism is the opposite of ethnocentrism.
It means that one does not dismiss or condemn other cultures simply because
they are different from one’s own.
a) What percentage of the UK population is of New
Commonwealth heritage?
The 10% of the UK population is of New Commonwealth heritage.
The 10% of the UK population is of New Commonwealth heritage.
b) Why is the US referred to as a “Nation of Nations”?
Because the massive immigration has created a
patchwork quilt of nationalities spread across the continent.
c) What is the difference between a community and an
association?
A community is held together by blood, language,
territory, history and common values while association is something consciously
created by a common set of rules and laws.
d) Why do some believe that multiculturalism has gone
too far?
They say that it threatens central values and characteristics
of the nations.
e) Why do some believe that multiculturalism hasn’t
gone far enough?
They say that minority cultures are under pressure to
conform from an established majority, which does not recognize them as equals. In
their view, it is not necessary for ethnic minorities to give up their cultural
identity in order to belong to the nation.
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a) What kind of jobs did many New Commonwealth immigrants to the UK get?
New Commonwealth immigrants often got unskilled, poorly paid jobs.
b) Why have some of New Commonwealth heritage felt frustrated in the UK?
Because of racism and cultural prejudic.
c) How have new ethnic minorities contributed to British society?
They have contributed to British society by bringing new food and traditions. Also by contributing to the national economy by working.
d) Why do some Britons wish to end “state multiculturalism”?
They want to end it because they think that it has come too far.
e) What is meant by the term “beyond multiculturalism”?
It means to create society that gives respect for minority cultures, as well as ensuring their integration into the nation.
Sources:
-Access to International English (pages 108-115)
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a) What kind of jobs did many New Commonwealth immigrants to the UK get?
New Commonwealth immigrants often got unskilled, poorly paid jobs.
b) Why have some of New Commonwealth heritage felt frustrated in the UK?
Because of racism and cultural prejudic.
c) How have new ethnic minorities contributed to British society?
They have contributed to British society by bringing new food and traditions. Also by contributing to the national economy by working.
d) Why do some Britons wish to end “state multiculturalism”?
They want to end it because they think that it has come too far.
e) What is meant by the term “beyond multiculturalism”?
It means to create society that gives respect for minority cultures, as well as ensuring their integration into the nation.
Sources:
-Access to International English (pages 108-115)
