This assignment will help you to develop your intercultural competence skills. By locating, selecting, analyzing, evaluating, and commenting on the information provided, you will concisely and correctly respond to written, spoken, and visual communication effectively. This assignment will also enhance your appreciation and respect for diverse opinions, values, and belief systems. Finally, this teamwork assignment will contribute to effective working relationships and the efficient use of time and other resources.

By the end of this assignment, you will be able to:

Examine major concepts and theories in intercultural communication.

Identify the components of intercultural communication.

Discuss the principles of intercultural communication.

Identify the barriers to successful cross$-$cultural communication.

Examine cross cultural differences in interpersonal communication.

Compare verbal communication styles across cultures.

Compare non$-$verbal communication styles across cultures.

Discuss the role of intercultural competency in intercultural relations.

Discuss the principles and benefits of intercultural competency.

Reflect on your own intercultural competency.

Demonstrate intercultural competency in multicultural settings.

Use appropriate intercultural communication to interact with a community agency.

Utilize appropriate intercultural communication in academic settings$/$ presentations.

Apply intercultural communication strategies for successful group$-$work.

Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. $($T$,$ A$,)$

Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. $($T$,$ A$,)$

Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. $($T$,$ A$,)$

Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. $($T$,$ A$,)$

Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems and contributions of others. $($T$,$ A$,)$

Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. $($T$,$ A$,)$

Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. $($T$,$ A$,)$

Multicultural Community Capacity Grant Program

$$This program provides funding to not$-$for$-$profit organizations that focus on newcomers and ethno$-$cultural groups for projects that promote diversity and inclusion. This is to make it easier for newcomers and ethno$-$cultural communities to fully participate in all facets of life in Ontario."

Eligible projects can receive $$1,000$ to $$8,000$ each. Up to $$3$ million is available this year. Organizations can apply for funding for one project. Projects must address at least one of the following priorities:

Civic engagement $$ facilitate community engagement, social integration and volunteerism to promote inclusion for immigrant and ethno$-$cultural communities.

Social connections $$ promote social connections and employment networking, including programs that reduce barriers and increase support for vulnerable groups.

Education and empowerment $$ promote intercultural understanding and break down barriers to participation in community life and decision$-$making.

Women$$s empowerment $$ support empowerment by helping women of diverse cultural backgrounds to achieve their full social and economic potential.

Capacity building and partnerships $$ build the capacity of immigrant and multicultural organizations, and promote collaboration between service providers, to better serve newcomer and ethno$-$cultural communities.

Examples of projects include, but are not limited to:

Initiatives that recruit, screen, train, and match volunteers with refugee or newcomer families to provide practical and social support.

Networking events to connect participants with ethnic and mainstream employers, and with employment training programs in their field of interest or expertise.

Cultural and recreational programming, including programming for vulnerable populations such as at$-$risk children and youth.

Parenting support groups for newcomer women with a shared culture and language.

Community initiatives, including multi$-$faith initiatives that promote "inter$-$cultural understanding.$$