COMM311-DEV: Journal 2.1: Self and Identity

2a Explain the concept of stereotyping and the effects it may have on intercultural communication (CLO 3, CLO 4)
2c Explain the stages of culture shock (CLO 4)

Journal 2.1: Self and Identity

Return to your course journal and respond under the Journal 2.1 — Self and Identity heading:

What are some of the ways in which people within your culture express their identities? Why are some ways more socially acceptable than others?
How do you feel when someone does not recognize the identity that is most important to you? Do you educate them or ignore them? Why?
How did you learn about several of your identities? Did someone teach you about them or did you learn on your own? What kinds of rules did you learn about these identities? Did you embrace, resist, or accept these identities? Why?
What is culture shock? Why does culture shock occur to people who make cultural transitions?
Do the stages outlined in the U-curve, W-curve, or other culture shock models reflect any travel or intercultural contact that you have experienced? If so, please explain.

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