There are 4 specific topic and I let you choose the one you prefer

This paper is about intercultural communication competence and the challenges that occur when people from different cultural backgrounds communicate. To prepare for this paper, you will be “reading” and analyzing one “case study” in which a conflict takes place (or problem develops) between people largely due to cultural or co-cultural differences.

Specifics:
1. 3 pages + Works Cited page (use Times New Roman 12 pt. font or Calibri 12 pt. font; double space/use page numbers)
2. Topic: Intercultural communication and conflict (also called cross-cultural communication conflict)
In this paper, you must take a position on the problem interculural communication and conflict. In essence, you will be analyzing why conflict sometimes occurs when people from different cultural backgrounds attempt to communicate. You should also consider how conflicts due to cultural differences can be resolved and how intercultural communication competence can be achieved.
3. Thesis statement: Your thesis should be one sentence in length and is the main idea of your paper. The thesis sentence is where you state your position on the problem (topic) intercultural communication conflict and/or competence. The thesis statement is always located in the first paragraph (near the end of the paragraph or as the last sentence in the first paragraph). Many writers follow their thesis with a preview of the main points of the paper (to be developed as separate paragraphs in the body).
4. Case study (ONE only): Select one case study to discuss in your paper. To prove your thesis, you must analyze one example of intercultural communication conflict from the case study (or more than one). In your analysis, determine what made the individuals from different cultures or co-cultures misunderstand one another (explain what occurred; suggest how differences in values, beliefs and/or communication styles may have led to misunderstandings and/or conflict; consider what the specific individuals involved could have done differently to avoid conflict; show how your analysis of the case study example supports your thesis) .
5. 2 of the assigned articles: your paper must also include ideas and examples from two of the assigned articles (all articles are posted on Bb/do not use both articles by Rasmussen). Note: do not use outside research. The only articles you may cite are those listed in this folder.

6. Personal example: your paper must also include one example from your personal experience or from popular culture (e.g., social media, TV). The personal/popular culture example should be developed as a separate paragraph (include details and explain not only how it reflects intercultural differences but how it connects to your essay’s argument).
7. Works Cited page (MLA format): this is the fourth page; use MLA format for in-text citations and for the Works Cited page (full citations)
8. Use your textbook for definitions

Prompts (Ideas for a Thesis): (select ONLY one) These are statements that are meant to prompt your thinking. You may develop your thesis with or without using these prompts; If you answer a prompt, you will have a thesis.
Prompt # 1: What are some specific ways that differences in one’s key cultural values (low vs. high context culture, power distance, individualism versus collectivism) or key co-cultural values can create problems in intercultural communication situations? How can communicators successfully address these value differences?

Prompt # 2: What are the major causes of intercultural communication conflict? How can these causes be successfully resolved? Explain your position and provide evidence to support it.

Prompt # 3: What are some key challenges that communicators face in intercultural communication situations or contexts and what are some specific ways they can resolve them? How can one communicate competently despite cultural differences?

Prompt # 4: How can differences in co-cultural group membership lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication? What are some specific ways that these can be resolved?

· Groups to consider: LGBTQ (or gender centered), disability, religion, hobbies, race, profession/job culture, ethnicity/nationality, activity, socioeconomic status, age . . .
Case Studies (Select One only)

1. “Japanese Ghosts Don’t Have Feet”
2. “My Family’s Honor”
3. When to Take a Stand and When to Let it Go
4. The Danger of a Single Story

Follow MLA guidelines for format and citations rules. Note: in-text citations in MLA follow an author-page format (author page #).
Do not do outside research. several articles have been posted. You are to select two of these articles to support your thesis.

specific topic (choose only one there are 4 topics ) and I will post the other 2 in photos
The danger of a single story | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (youtube)

Ash Beckham: When to take a stand — and when to let it go