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After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
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| 1. Define the role intercultural communication plays in communicating effectively and in strategic flexibility. |
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| 2. Offer a clear definition of culture and co-culture. |
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| 3. Explain what it means to possess a cultural identity. |
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| 4. Relate intercultural communication to the model of communication. |
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| 5. List and briefly explain six dimensions or frameworks for studying cultural differences. |
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| 6. Explain the potential barriers to intercultural communication. |
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| 7. Distinguish among assimilation, accommodation, and separation strategies, and explain their purpose. |
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| 8. Explain the influence of the Internet on intercultural communication. |