COM62404 /COM60604 Intercultural Communication Assignment Brief | TU

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COM62404 /COM60604 Detailed Assignment Brief for Each Task

Cultural Voyage Report   – (   3  0%) - DUE DATE WEEK    7   - (   7th    JUNE) -BEFORE    12A   M MYT (GROUP 3 - 4 PEOPLE)   Reflective Writing

1. Select a culture you wish to research.
2. Research this culture using research reports in textbooks, academic journals, published ethnographies, interviews, or other published materials.
3. There should be a minimum of 20 sources from which you get ideas and information to support your ideas and arguments. Five (5) of these sources should be from academic journals. Each of these sources must be cited in the text and listed in the references list at the end of the essay.
4. You are required to write your answers in an essay format. Select any three of the following six questions to be included in your essay.
5. Please include a brief introduction and conclusion on the selected culture in your essay
6. Each question should discuss NOT MORE THAN 4 (FOUR) sub-points
7. Your essay/paper should be double-spaced, font – Times New Roman/ARIAL, size – 12 points. APA Referencing.
8. Minimum word count – 4000 words / TURNITIN SIMILARITY - BELOW 20%9. Plagiarism is a serious offense and plagiarized work will result in an ‘F’ grade.A.

Optional Questions. Choose ONLY 3 questions from this section. (20 Marks)

1. What are the predominant religious beliefs espoused by members of this culture and how do you think thesebeliefs influence their behaviors?
2. Explain the gender roles in this culture
3. Explain the romantic relationships in this culture
4. How does this culture’s history influence perception / interpretation in this culture?
5. What groups were most and least represented? Why do you think this is so?6. Anything noteworthy that is related to other components in Intercultural Communication that you think is relevantin your chosen culture?

B. Compulsory Questions (10 Marks)6. What are some value differences or similarities between this culture and your own?

• EACH TEAM MEMBERS NEED TO GIVE ONE DIFFERENCES OR SIMILARITIES (either one)WORD COUNT - 4000-5000 WORDS ONLY

ILM REVIEW –40%-DUE DATE: 26th JULY-BEFORE 12 A MMYT.GROUP S of 5 - 6 PEOPLE

Students   are   required   to   work   in   groups.  This   assignment  requires   you   to   watch   a   film   dealing   with   intercultural communication and write a critical review of the film. The goal of the film review is for you to apply your understanding ofintercultural communication to cultural interactions reflected in films. As you watch the film, you should be reflecting onthe ideas that we discussed in lectures and tutorials.

Report–30%

The film review requires 6 component as below:

1. INTRODUCTION 
2. SUMMARY - summaries of stories covered in the filmc. 
3. ARGUMENTS (MINIMUM 5) - Arguments about the aspect(s) of the film as they relate to intercultural communication.  For example, if you believe that the film's story shows how prejudices are formed and howcategorical thinking and  fear of difference impact intercultural communication, then your thesis would state this. Your review paper would  explain the relationships you see between prejudice and intercultural communication. You should be able to use  some examples from the film to support your thesis and specific arguments.
4. THEORY - providing critical, thoughtful insights into intercultural communication theories and their applicationin the  movies.
5. REVIEW - the review should also be well organized and written.
6. CONCLUSION