about this tutorial...

This is one in a series of tutorials on intercultural communication. Anticipated completion time for this tutorial: approximately 85 minutes.You may create a print version by clicking on the "print all" link at the top of the page. If you are working with this tutorial in a course environment, you should complete the quiz on the last page, which demonstrates to your instructor that you have completed this tutorial. Please send comments/suggestions to rgjones@vcu.edu.

Learning Objectives

The objectives below can be achieved through working initially with the this tutorial and the assigned materials (readings/videos), then expanding the knowlledge gained through critical reflection, thoughtful application to personal experiences, and learning from contact/conversations with others. Achievement of the objectives will be measured through the quality of contributions to course discussions, reflective journals, and other course activities

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By successfully completing this unit, students should be able to...

  • Compare and contrast environments' effects on conversation
  • Discuss issues of privacy in different environments and cultures
  • Identify and discuss different orientations towards time
  • Discuss the intercultural context of business/professions
  • Compare business etiquette across cultures
  • Discuss issues of translation in professional contexts
  • Identify potential cultural issues in professional contexts
  • Apply knowledge and skliis gained to real-life encounters
  • Have understanding and acceptance of different orientations to time and place

Key concepts for this unit

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Built environment
Adaptations to the terrestrial environment, including architecture, housing, lighting, and landscaping

Key concepts (PDF)