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GLST 220 G OSPEL C OMMUNICATION P ROJECT : C ULTURAL I NTELLIGENCE R ESEARCH T EMPLATE I NSTRUCTIONS Choose a country other than your own from one of the 10 cultural clusters and do research about their culture. Complete this worksheet by writing your answers in the white boxes. Note that the white boxes will expand as you type in them. You should write in complete sentences and use proper English grammar, spelling, and language mechanics. Be sure to fulfill all listed word count and citation requirements. Citations should be integrated into your writing as supporting evidence and to show where you got your information. Long quotes from outside sources will not be counted towards the minimum word count. When asked to cite outside sources, you should do research through materials other than the course textbooks (reputable websites, books, and peer reviewed articles from the JFL library, etc.). This research will assist you in preparing your Grand Narrative presentation to effectively share the gospel with someone from that culture. Student Name Samantha Spence Course Section Number GLST220 Introduction Countr y Sweden Identify the Cultural Cluster of the country you chose (Anglo, Nordic Europe, Germanic Europe, Latin Europe, Latin America, Confucian Asia, Southern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Arab) Nordic European Cultural Description: Describe the country and its culture by discussing its geographical location, primary religion, current events, significant historical events, economic status, resources, etc. Then, describe at least 3 cultural artifacts that would be considered “top of the iceberg” facts (art, music, dress, money, customs, food, etc.). (Write 100-300 words and cite at least one outside source). Example showing how to use a citation in a sentence: India has at least 22 officially recognized languages, though English and Hindi are the primary trade languages (World Fact Book, 2022). The Nordic European countries, to which Sweden belongs, border between both Western and Eastern Europe, however their culture is specific and unique to themselves compared to the rest of the European countries. The Nordic countries thrive off a belief in Jante’s law, which is a principle that people are not any more or less special than the rest of the people of the world (Livermore, 2003) . The culture of those in Sweden is one that is modest, equal and practices a great deal of humility. This culture was developed to brave the harsh conditions of the environment in which it was created, plus an exceedingly low tolerance for hierarchy, making Page 1 of 6

GLST 220 it easier to survive (Livermore, 2003). The Nordic cultures place a special importance on family and social activities, making work their last priority. In Sweden, every employee and graduate student gets five weeks of paid vacation, with most businesses in the Nordic cluster being closed in the month of July (Livermore, 2003). The attitude that personal well-being trumps professional success is prominent in this culture. Those in the Nordic cultures also speak more harshly than those in the United States would be used to and would likely often become offended. This culture finds it specifically rude to speak on one’s current employment situation in a social setting and prefer to keep conversations family and hobby focused (Livermore, 2003). CQ Drive What is your drive or motivation for wanting to share the gospel with someone from this culture? How do you think cultural intelligence will help you to be more effective in sharing the gospel? (Write 100-200 words) While this culture has some drastic changes from that of someone in the United States, I believe that communication and teachings would be possible, if we do not make the person in the Nordic culture feel as though we are talking down on them. Prior to educating the person in the Nordic culture of the gospel and our culture, it is important to remember that their harshness is simply a part of them expressing themselves and is not mean in a rude way. The Nordic culture believing that they are not any better than anyone else and vice-versa goes hand in hand with the teachings in the Bible. In Proverbs 30:13-23, the Bible states “Do not be stuck-up and think you are better than everyone else. Do not be greedy, merciless, and cruel as wolves, tearing into the poor and feasting on them” ( English Standard Version Bible , 2001). Should we keep the cultural differences in mind, I do think that the similarities in our beliefs in theirs would make it possible to educate them on the gospel and our culture alike. CQ Knowledge CQ Knowledge: Discuss the categories of CQ knowledge by completing the chart below for cultural systems, cultural value orientations, and socio-linguistic norms. Cultural Systems: In the chart below, choose 2 of the cultural systems (Economic, Family, etc.) and identify which description represents the culture you have chosen. ( Simply write the word that describes the cultural system in the adjacent white box. You will fill-in answers in 3 boxes. For example, for the economic system, I would write “socialist” if the culture I was studying has a socialist economic system ). Economic System: Socialist or Capitalist? Combined Family System: Kinship or Nuclear? Kinship Education System: Formal or Informal? Formal Legal System: Formal or Informal? Formal Page 2 of 6

GLST 220 Religious System: Mystical or Rational? Rational Artistic System: Clear or Fluid? Clear Discuss the Cultural Systems: For each of the 2 cultural systems that you chose above, discuss the following questions: What evidence shows this cultural system? How might this cultural system affect their worldview or understanding of the gospel? What biblical themes might be relevant to someone with this cultural system? ( For each system, write 100-200 words and cite at least 1 outside source ) Economic System: The Nordic culture utilizes a system called the Nordic model, which is a mixed-market economic system that ultimately combines elements from capitalism as well as socialism (Aarhus University, 2019). Overall, the economic system of Sweden combines that of free market activity and government intervention. Their economic success shows that economic prosperity goes hand in hand with the welfare of the state. This economic climate could drastically affect their worldview, as it appears they are much more fortunate than other cultural systems. Through safe and legal immigration processes, Sweden has favorably increased their labor supply which in turn, strengthens their economic system. Should the United States adapt a more formal and safer limit to their immigration statuses, we too could have an abundant and thriving economic climate. Legal System: The legal system in the Nordic culture is set fundamentally by their constitution and is clearly defined by such. Not much different from our culture, Sweden thrives on the “innocent until proven guilty” method that we utilize in the United States. Court procedures in Sweden are typically not as formal as those in the United States, but even as such, they are still strictly followed and enforced. One interesting feature of the court systems in Sweden is that hearings and trials in the courts of first instance are conducted by panels of multiple judges, who decide cases instead of the utilization of juries (Aarhus University, 2020). While the courts can be strict in ruling, punishments are much less severe than that of the rest of the word for those being imprisoned. The death penalty has been entirely absolved here, and the maximum sentence for imprisonment is only 21 years (Aarhus University, 2020). Cultural Value Orientations: (Choose at least 3 cultural value orientations and complete the chart below for the culture you have chosen). Individualism or Collectivism? Individualism Low-Power Distance or High- Power Distance? Low-Power Distance Low Uncertainty Avoidance or High Uncertainty Avoidance? High Uncertainty Avoidance Cooperative or Competitive? Cooperative Page 3 of 6

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GLST 220 Short-term or Long-term? Short-Term Direct or Indirect Context? Direct Being or Doing? Being Universalism or Particularism? Particularism Neutral or Affective? Neutral Monochronic or Polychronic? Polychronic Discuss the Cultural Value Orientations: For each of the 3 cultural value orientations that you chose above, discuss the following questions. What might this value orientation look like in everyday life in that culture? How might it affect a person’s worldview or understanding of the gospel? What biblical themes might be applicable to that value orientation? ( For each value orientation, write 100-200 words and cite at least one outside source ). Cooperative Orientation: The Nordic European’s are a cooperative of communities with shared common ground and belief systems. The Nordic European countries consist of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark and border both Western and Eastern Europe (Livermore, 2003) . While they are geographically close, these countries could not be further apart from the remaining European countries and their belief systems. These countries believe in working closely together to formulate an innovative and progressive community. The innovations sustained by those within this culture have been profound thus far and show that their systems in fact are more beneficial than those of some larger clusters of countries. Being Orientation: The Nordic culture focuses strongly on their existence being pleasurable and fun, opposed to living simply to work for someone else. Those in the Nordic culture focus strongly on their family and social activities. This culture spends ample amount of time with family and friends and taking part in hobbies that they prefer. This culture treats its employees with ample amounts of respect and provides them with family leave and vacation time that is paid. Employees are off essentially the entire month of July on a paid holiday by the government, to entertain their families, happiness and hobbies (Livermore, 2003). Through this practice, the population of Sweden is overall happier and healthier, and has healthier family systems and environments than we do in the United States. Direct Orientation: In this culture, the population speak both Norwegian and Swedish, and less prominently Danish. While this is what’s typically spoken the masses also understand English fluently. Those in Sweden speak with a harshness that can sometimes be intense. Should someone from a different culture, such as that in the United States were to convey a message with someone from Sweden, the words may seem coarse or upset them (Livermore, 2003) . Those in Sweden may not mean their message in a rude way, but they are severely more direct than those in the United States and are not as easily offended by almost every breath someone else takes. They are very matter of the fact and go straight to the point of what they are trying to convey, opposed to softening means to accommodate someone’s feelings. Discuss at least 2 socio-linguistic characteristics of this culture (1 related to verbal Page 4 of 6

GLST 220 communication and 1 related to non-verbal communication). How might these characteristics affect the way you share the gospel? ( Write 100-300 words and cite at least one source ). As it pertains to verbal communication, S weden has approximately 10,000,000 speakers of Swedish; in addition there are approximately 250,000 Finnish immigrants who retain their native tongue, while in the north of the country Meänkieli is spoken by about 20,000 people in the Torne Valley; northern Sweden is also home to about 10,000 Sami speakers (Aarhus University, 2019) . This culture forms a clear group with their common lines of ancestry. As it pertains to non-verbal communication, the means do not much differ from that of our culture. In both the United States and Sweden, non-verbal communication is also prominent and widely used. Smiling, making eye contact, nodding in agreement or acknowledgement and frowning because of displeasure of concern are typical means of non-verbal communication utilized abroad. Works Cited In the space below, list all the sources you have cited on this worksheet (You should have at least 3 different sources). Be sure to include the title, author, publisher, date of publication, and website (if applicable). If you used the same source more than once, you only need to list it once in this section. Examples Works Cited Entries "India." World Factbook 2022. Central Intelligence Agency, Office of Public Affairs. <https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/india/> (accessed February 28, 2022). Livermore, David. Cultural Intelligence: Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009 Livermore, David. (2013). “Lecture 15, Nordic European Cultures. “ Customs of the World: Using Cultural Intelligence to Adapt, Wherever You Are . Audible. Chantilly, VA: The Teaching Company. English Standard Version Bible . (2001). ESV Online. https://esv.literalword.com/ Aarhus University. (2019, May 28). The “Nordic Model” of Capitalism https://nordics.info/show/artikel/preview-the-nordic-model-and-the-economy/ Aarhus University. (2020, July 14). The legal systems of the Nordic countries . https://nordics.info/show/artikel/the-legal-systems-of-the-nordic-countries-1/ Aarhus University. (2019a, February 21). Linguistic variety in the Nordics . https://nordics.info/show/artikel/linguistic-variety-in-the-nordic-region/ Page 5 of 6

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