You choose the topics and research the topic in more depth. A set if such topics will be provided from which you must choose on a 'first-come, first-served basis".

Topic: Communicating across cultures

Research area: Cross-cultural communication

Suggested limits are as follows:

Sections 1: Introduction 100 words,

Section 2: Main body of the essay 800 words,

Sections 3: Conclusions 100 words,

References (5-15 references)

Don't just explain the theory; you need to provide examples as well.  

Word limit: 1000 words.