Message-ID: <msg2036662.thr-2382ecb.4c4d19@umit.maine.edu> Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:13:44 -0400 From: Danielle Snow <mailto:dsnow@UMIT.MAINE.EDU> Subject: Intercultural Communication Competence To: mailto:INTDEV-L@uriacc.uri.edu
I am a graduate student in Communication at the University of Maine and am conducting a study to collect descriptions of interpersonal difficulties caused by differences in cultural expectations in order to identify strategies to resolve those difficulties. Risk to participants is minimal as the questionnaire only asks participants to recount an interpersonal difficulty caused by cultural differences and how it was resolved. Since intercultural communication is becoming more prominent and the ability to communicate across cultures is more in demand, this study can be an important step toward developing intercultural communication competence. I appreciate your willingness to participate in this study.Responses and/or questions can be directed to:
Danielle Snow,406 Dunn Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469 Phone: (207) 581-2013 Email: mailto:danielle_snow@umit.maine.edu
Responses to this questionnaire are completely voluntary and will remain strictly confidential. Return of this survey will indicate your consent to participate. The questionnaire will take 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
Please indicate your: Nationality_______________ Gender: ___ male ___female
Please describe a situation in which you were involved, or which you observed, where a problem arose due to differences in cultural expectations. Please indicate the cultural backgrounds (nationality) of the people involved.
Please describe how this situation was resolved and the strategies that were used.
(If you need additional space to respond, please use the back of this form or attach an additional sheet)