intercultural communication
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Intercultural Communication
LanguageIs an abstract system of word and meaning and symbols
for all aspects of Culture. It includes speech, written character, numerals ,symbols.
Communication the activity of conveying information through the
exchange of ideas, feelings, intentions, attitudes, expectations, perceptions or commands, as by speech, gestures, writings
ParalanguageThe language of Gesture, and expression
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Language And Communication
Types of communication
Verbal Non-verbal
Environment
Noise source
ChannelSourceSender Receiver
Message
Feedback
Noise Source
Environment
6 components Effective CommunicationBarriers Overcoming Barriers
Semantic Clarify Ideas Before Sending
Filtering of negative Information Motivate the receiver
Lack of credibility of sender Discuss differences in frames of reference
Mixed signals Foster informal Communication
Different Frames of reference Communicate feeling behind the facts
Value judgment Be aware of non verbal communication
Information Overload Obtain feedback
Poor Communication Skills Adapt to other Person Communication style
Engage in mete-communication
Language Divided
Phonology Semantics
Grammar Pragmatics
PhonologyRefers to a system of sound.
SemanticsIs a study of word meanings and word
combination GrammarRefers to the structure of language through
its morphology and syntax. PragmaticsIs Concerned rules for the use of appropriate
language particular contexts.
Relationship Between Language and
Culture
Refers to the attitudes,values,customs,and behavior patterns that characterize a social group.
Culture
Culture is the learned norms,values,knowledge,artifacts,language,and symbols, that are constantly communicated among people who share a common way of life.
- Calhoun,et al.,(1994)
THE CHARACTERISTIC OF CULTURECulture is:LearnedShared by a group of people
CumulativeChangeDynamic IdeationalDiverseCulture gives us a range of permissible
behavior
1. Language-defines what is the mean of human. It forms the core of all culture.
2. Symbols-is anything that that carries a particular meaning recognize by people who share culture. Symbols serve as the basis for everyday reality.
Components of Culture:A. Communication Component
1.Ideas/Knowledge/Beliefs-2.Values-are defined as culturally defined
standards of desirability, goodness and beauty which serve as the broad guidelines for social living.
3. Accounts- Are how people use that common language to explain,justify,rationalize,excuse or legitimize our behavior to themselves and others.
B. Cognitive Component
Norms Ares rules and expectations by which a
society guides the behavior of its members.
Behavioral Component (how we act)
Types of Norms
Moreslaws Folkways
Rituals
Mores They are customary behavior patterns or folks which
haven taken on a moralistic value. Folkways are behavior patterns of society which are organized
and repetitive. LawsAre formalize norms, enacted by the people who are
vested with government power and enforced by political and legal authorities designated by the government
RitualsAre highly scripted ceremonies or strips of interaction
that follow a specific sequence of actions.
Material components of culture refer to physical objects of culture such as machines, equipment, tools, books, clothing etc.
Material Component
The cultural of groups is an integrated network of folkways,mores,system of beliefs, and institutional patterns it can be broken into simple units or elements called Cultural traits.
Cultural traits, either of a material or non-material culture, represents a singled element or combination of elements related to a specific situation.
The organization of culture
EnculturationIt is the process of learning culture of ones own
group. AcculturationIt is the process of learning some new traits from
another culture AssimilationIt is term used for a process in which an
individual entirely loses any awareness of his/her previous group identity and takes on the culture and attitudes of one another group.
How culture is transmitted
Culture helps the individual fulfill his potential as a human being.
Through the development of culture, man can overcome his physical disadvantages and allows him to provide himself with fire,clothing,food and shelter.
Culture provides rules of proper conduct for living in a society.
Culture also provides the individual his concepts of family.
Importance and functions of culture
Practices considered immoral or Taboo to a certain group of people but are accepted by other groups with a different cultural orientation.
Cultural relativism