PBSC Intercultural Communication & Competence Paper

I’m working on a communications writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Instructions: Please read the instructions carefully and answer the following prompt. 

First, read Chapter 8.3 & 8.4: Intercultural Communication & Competence

Online Chapter link:

https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/8-3-intercultural-communication/

https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/8-4-intercultural-communication-competence/
https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/4-1… an external site.)

Format: In a separate paragraph, answer ONE question from each of the chapter sections below. Answer each question in 125-150 words. Responses should demonstrate understanding of the reading and refer to relevant concepts from the chapters to explain your responses. 

• Chapter Section 8.3 – Choose one question below and respond 

Why is the phrase “Know thyself” relevant to the study of intercultural communication? (8.3)

• Apply at least one of the six dialectics to a recent intercultural interaction that you had. How does this dialectic help you understand or analyze the situation? (8.3)

Chapter Section 8.4  – Choose one question below and respond

• Which of the following components of ICC—motivation, mindfulness, cognitive flexibility, and tolerance for uncertainty—do you think you are most competent at, and which one needs the most work? Identify how you became so competent at the first one and some ways that you can improve the second one. Include detailed personalized examples. (8.4)

Choose one of the three ways discussed to cultivate ICC and make a list of five steps you can take to enhance this part of your competence. Include detailed steps with examples.(8.4)