Jandt, An Introduction to Intercultural Communication 9e
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Discussion Questions
Chapter 13: Contact Between Cultures
1. In what ways can it be said that colonialism is a continuing world theme today? Use examples to
explain your answer.
2. Can there be a balance between cultural imperialism and diffusion of cultural icons?
3. What are the arguments for and against anyone or any government introducing new ideas or
technology into a culture?
4. Describe examples of advertising that reflect a certain country’s cultural dimensions.
5. Using specific examples, explain how cultural icons represent the culture from which they come.