First assignment:
This week we will be discussing nonverbals and the influence they have on culture. Watch the following video and respond to the prompt (500 words min. in total):
Questions:
1) If someone were to analyze and explain to you your nonverbal tendencies, how would they describe them? (i.e., how do you stand? How animated are you when you talk? How is your overall body posture? Do yournonverbals represent a confident and/or extroverted individual?) If you are unsure about this, ask a friend.
2) What is the relationship between yournonverbalsand your identity? – Do yournonverbals match your characteristics?
3) Now that you are more aware of your nonverbal tendencies, do you plan on trying to change them? If so, how? If not, why not?
Part 2.
Watch the following videos and respond to the prompts. You may have to conduct your own research to assist in answering these last questions. If so, please include your references.
4) Explain whatproxemicsmeans as related tointercultural communication
5) Which countries rank the highest in the need for personal space?
6) Which countries rank the lowest in the need for personal space?
7) Where do you fit on the continuum of preference for personal space?(i.e., do you feel uncomfortable when people stand close to you) – Why do you feel this way?
Second Assignment:
Answer the following question before you watch the preceding videos. Be reflective and honest with your response (500 word min. for all responses combined).
(1) What is your opinion of the immigration policy in America? Why do you feel this way?
Now watch the following videos and respond to the questions below.
Follow-up Questions:
(2) Overall, in the last decade, how do you think Americanperspectives on immigration have changed? Why do you think this has happened?
(3) Why do you feel the topic of immigration is so polarized? (i.e., many people feel so strongly one way or another)
(4) If you had the power to change the immigration policy in America, how would you change it? Why?
(5) Now, put yourself on the opposing end of your previous answers. Why do you think someone else may view immigration differently?
(6) After watching the 3 videos above, do you feel any different than you did when responding to question #1? Why? Why not?
NO AI OR PLAIGIARISM. 500 WORDS EACH ASSIGNMENT