When you have knowledge of cultural worldview frameworks, you can understand the elements important to members of another culture. These elements can relate to the culture's history, values, politics, communication styles, economy, beliefs, and practices.

In this assignment you are required to examine a culture.

Effective intercultural communication requires an understanding of the various aspects of culture and how people respond to different cultures in a variety of settings. Beyond

understanding concepts such as bias and stereotyping, effective communication includes the ability to understand the nuances of both verbal and non-verbal communication, how these are reflections of culture, and how strategies can be developed for more effective intercultural communication. For your informal report assignment, in a paper of approximately ___ words, address the prompts below using concepts you learned from the course to support your

1. Select a culture other than your own. - German
2. Include a short overview of the culture in the Background section
3. Compare and contrast your selected culture with Canadian Culture on these dimensions in terms of how they influence communication:

  

Formulate strategies for improving intercultural communication in these settings, including developing cultural intelligence (CQ).

NOTE: I'm interested in doing German, I need explanations of each, core values and religious belief system.