Communication and Globalization Chapter Quiz

Globalization and Communication

• Globalization is the worldwide movement towards economic, financial, trade, and communications integration.
• The concept of the "global village," coined by McLuhan, highlights how electronic technology shrinks the world and facilitates rapid information sharing.
• Global communication focuses on expanding social connections and mutual dependencies among people and nations.

Cultural Diversity

• Cultural diversity involves respect for differences among various cultures, enhancing mutual understanding and communication.
• It emphasizes how communication processes are shaped by cultural backgrounds and perceptions.

Communication Styles

• Direct vs. Indirect: Direct communication conveys the true intention of the message, while indirect communication may obscure it.
• Self-enhancing vs. Self-effacing: Self-enhancing messages promote positive aspects of the speaker; self-effacing messages downplay self-importance.
• Elaborate vs. Understated: Elaborate communication uses rich expressions; understated communication relies on silence, pauses, and subtlety.

Importance of Multi-Cultural Communication

• Acknowledges the reality of diverse workplaces where cross-cultural communication is essential.
• Observing similarities and differences in communication styles helps foster understanding in multicultural environments.
• Avoiding personal biases promotes harmony and effective communication in diverse settings.

Intercultural Communication

• Defined as the interaction between individuals from different cultural backgrounds, emphasizing how culture influences communication dynamics.
• Encounters various challenges due to differences in religious, social, ethnic, and educational backgrounds.

Variations of Intercultural Communication

• Interracial Communication: Interaction among individuals of different races.
• Interethnic Communication: Interaction among people of different ethnic origins.
• International Communication: Communication across different political structures.
• Intra-cultural Communication: Communication among individuals within the same racial or ethnic group.

Language Variety and Registers

• Written language is a form of communication using written symbols.
• Registers categorize language varieties which include frozen, formal, consultative, informal (casual), intimate, and neutral.

Formal Writing Guidelines

• Avoid contractions, slang, idioms, and clichés.
• Write out numbers under one hundred and use the active voice when possible.
• Begin sentences with varied transitional words and always write in complete sentences.

Factors Influencing Intercultural Communication

• Cultural Identity: Attitudes, values, and beliefs shaped by cultural surroundings can create barriers such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, and cultural imposition.
• Racial Identity: Influences communication based on individuals' racial backgrounds.
• Social Class: Status hierarchies impact communication dynamics.
• Gender and Role Identity: Perceptions of gender roles and individual societal roles affect interactions.
• Age: Differences in age create generational gaps influencing communication styles.
• Individual Personality: Unique personality traits shaped by upbringing influence communicative behavior.
• Proxemics: Cultural preferences for physical distance in interactions vary by region, affecting comfort in conversation.
• Clothing and Physical Appearance: Attire and self-presentation convey cultural and social signals.
• Paralanguage: Speech factors, including tone, pitch, and pauses, can change the meaning of communicated messages.

This quiz explores the relationship between communication and globalization, focusing on how cultural and global issues influence communication practices. After completing this quiz, students will understand the significance of communication in society and its global implications.