Lmc 310: Intercultural Communication Question Paper
Lmc 310: Intercultural Communication
Course:Bachelor Of Arts
Institution: Moi University question papers
Exam Year:2016
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016 SESSION: JANUARY –APRIL 2016
YEAR OF STUDY: 3RD SEMESTER: 1
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPT: LINGUISTICS AND F.L
COURSE TITLE: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION CODE: LMC 310
CAMPUSES AND NUMBER OF CANDIDATES MAIN: 150 KPA: 15 NRB: 10
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER THREE QUESTIONS.
1. (a)Discuss the trends in the world today that have necessitated studies in intercultural communication. (15 marks)
b) What role can the Kenyan media play in promoting cultural diversity? (10 marks)
2. Giving relevant examples, explain how language can be a barrier to intercultural communication. (15 marks)
3. Discuss the ethnocentric development stages that people go through when faced with intercultural difficulties. (15 marks)
4. Discuss the main tenets of Giles Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) stating how it can be used to explain political communication in multi-cultural society like Kenya. (15 marks)
5. As a communicator, suggest strategies one can employ to improve their intercultural encounters. (15 marks)
6. Explain the following concepts as used in intercultural communication.
i. Perception
ii. Stereotypes
iii. Co-cultures
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