Decoding Intercultural Dialogues essay Open the attached PDF file for this assignment. Decoding Intercutlural Dialouge.pdfFor each of two dialogues you wil
Decoding Intercultural Dialogues essay Open the attached PDF file for this assignment. Decoding Intercutlural Dialouge.pdfFor each of two dialogues you will see a series of writing prompts/questions that relate to that dialogue. It is important that you tie your comments to the TC Chapters 1 & 2 readings.ThIs assignment must be two – three type-written written pages (double spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. font) that address the listed topics. You will turn in the inquiry assignments to the appropriate assignment box. You must include a reference page which is not “counted” in the 2-3 page exploration of each inquiry. (REMEMBER, TO USE APA FORMAT FOR IN-TEXT CITATIONS AS WELL AS YOUR REFERENCE PAGE). Check out the following intercultural scenarios:
FIRST SCENARIO: DECODING INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUES
Decoding a Swiss-Asian Indian Intercultural Dialogue:
A Dialogue Between Mr. Weisheit and Mr. Patel
Mr. Weisheit:
Well Sanjay, it looks like we’ll need to wrap up the final
project with an intense meeting of nonstop work on
Saturday. At least we will be able to get a couple of beers
when it’s over! See you then!
Mr. Patel:
I see … Well …
Mr. Weisheit:
Ok, see you!
Mr. Patel:
Well … yes … I think … um … Mr. Weisheit, … maybe …
Mr. Weisheit:
Yes, just think: the project that has been driving us crazy
will be out of our office on Saturday. I Can’t wait to
celebrate!
Mr. Patel:
Yes … well, this coming Saturday is a very special day in
our family. It is my grandfather’s eightieth birthday. It is a
big day and many relatives will be coming from out of
town.
Mr. Weisheit:
I see.
Mr. Patel:
So … you understand my situation?
Mr. Weisheit:
Of course! I also like to get away from my relatives and inlaws when they come to visit. Now you have a great excuse
to get out of it. See you on Saturday, Sanjay!
Mr. Patel:
But … Mr. Weisheit, perhaps we can talk about this later?
… Mr Weisheit????
SECOND SCENARIO: DECODING INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUES
Decoding a Brazilian-British Intercultural Dialogue:
A Dialogue Between Kouadio and Maggie in a Studio Design Engineering Office
Kouadio:
What did you think of the New Millennium Design project?
Maggie:
Very nice. I am quite pleased.
Kouadio:
So it’s good, then? We thought it was a tremendous project, a
superbly designed project that will bring the company great
rewards due to its amazing details and engineering feats.
Yes. There is one drawing that needs to be changed. Other than
that, the design will work fine.
Maggie:
Kouadio:
Hmm. I see.
Maggie:
What about that other assignment you were working on? The
Gallactica Project? Any chance I could take a look at it?
Kouadio:
Well, we can make it a priority, if you want. My group of
designers is the best in the business, and we work night and day to
come up with such projects as the Gallactica—which is a
stupendous design, a tremendous effort for all my employees.
Maggie:
Good going. You’re a good sport. Thanks, Kouadio.
Kouadio:
So, you want my team to scrap the Millennium design?
Maggie:
Pardon me?
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INTERACTIVE PROBES FOR “DECODING AN INTERCULTURAL
DIALOGUE” (Ask yourself and probe your classmates’ reactions)
Decoding Analysis for Scenario One:
1. Do you perceive any communication problems with the above dialogue between Mr.
Weisheit and Mr. Patel?
2. What are the specific communication problems?
3. Can you infer some cultural assumptions and expectations that Mr. Weisheit has
concerning communication?
4. Can you infer some cultural assumptions and expectations that Mr. Patel has
concerning communication?
Decoding Analysis for Scenario Two:
1. Do you perceive any communication problems with the above dialogue between
Kouadio and Maggie?
2. What are the specific communication problems?
3. Can you infer some cultural assumptions and expectations that Kouadio has
concerning communication?
4. Can you infer some cultural assumptions and expectations that Maggie has concerning
communication?
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