The assessment task asks you to produce a case study report of 1000 words discussing the barriers to intercultural communication and how these barriers can be removed from the business environment. Students are to demonstrate their understanding of the relationship between language and culture and how they have an impact on business communication.

Content and Structure The assignment should be 1000 words in length and written in a case study report format. The following is a guide on the content and the structure that your assignment is expected to cover:

• Outline the three levels of culture.
• Briefly describe the relationship between language and culture.
• Discuss the barriers to intercultural communication.