Jim Is in China Teaching English as a Second Language

question 91

Multiple Choice

Jim is in China teaching English as a second language. Even though both he and his students are using English to communicate, Jim can promote cross-cultural communication by:

• A) carefully evaluating the messages of the students.
• B) assuming the student's perspective on English is different than his own.
• C) assuming his perceptions of their presentations is correct.
• D) doing all of these things.

Acknowledge the impact of externalities on social welfare and methods to internalize them.

Analyze the influence of economic reforms on national economies, with a focus on privatization efforts.

Evaluate the economic and social effects of income distribution and poverty.

Understand the key functions and objectives of partners' capital statements.

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Definitions:

Zygmunt Bauman

A Polish sociologist known for his analysis of the links between modernity, globalization, and consumerism, and for coining the term "liquid modernity."

Elites

Refers to a small group of people with a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, political power, or skill in a society.

Late Modernity

A period characterized by rapid societal changes brought about by technological advancements, globalization, and changing social norms, often seen as an extension of modernity.

Zygmunt Bauman

A Polish-born sociologist known for his analyses of the links between modernity, globalization, and new forms of social life.