Define and briefly discuss the term contact zone as it relates to intercultural communication.

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Contact zone as the space in which geographically and historically separated peoples come into contact with each other and establish ongoing relations, usually involving conditions of coercion, radical inequality, and intractable conflict.

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During the Mumbai, India, terror attacks, local television journalists were very cautious about what they did and did not report. In a brief essay, explain why Indian reporters engaged in substantial self-censorship of the news they reported on the attacks.

What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the difference between a value and an attitude

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Once a mediator has received basic training, he or she is prepared for most types of mediation models and cases. 2. There is a large job market for entry-level mediators. 3. The future of mediation is limited given that divorce rates are stabilizing and litigation numbers are decreasing. 4. Many mediators work in another profession such as attorneys, counselors, or providers of consulting and training services.

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__________ are two-dimensional representations of places,

concepts, people, animals, or objects. a. Models b. Diagrams c. Drawings d. Photographs

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