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Which disciplines contribute to the study of cross-cultural communication?
Which disciplines contribute to the study of cross-cultural communication?
- Anthropology, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology (correct)
- History, Literature, Economics, Mathematics
- Ethnography, Sociology, Political Science, Linguistics
- Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology
What does cross-cultural communication refer to?
What does cross-cultural communication refer to?
- Communication between individuals of different genders
- Communication between individuals who speak different languages
- Communication between individuals from different cultures (correct)
- Communication between individuals of different age groups
What are the primary schools of research in cross-cultural communication?
What are the primary schools of research in cross-cultural communication?
- Theoretical and Practical (correct)
- Sociology and Linguistics
- Anthropology and Psychology
- Linguistics and Sociology
How does linguistics influence communication?
How does linguistics influence communication?
What is semiotics?
What is semiotics?
The physical form of a sign he called the ‘signifier’. The mental association it refers to is the ‘______’
The physical form of a sign he called the ‘signifier’. The mental association it refers to is the ‘______’
The signifier in the example of the word “tree” would be the letters ----______
The signifier in the example of the word “tree” would be the letters ----______
The ______ would be the concept of a tall, woody plant with branches and leaves
The ______ would be the concept of a tall, woody plant with branches and leaves
Anthropologists attempted to answer the question ‘Which came first, ______ or thought.’
Anthropologists attempted to answer the question ‘Which came first, ______ or thought.’
Anthropology is the study of aspects of humans within past and present ______.
Anthropology is the study of aspects of humans within past and present ______.
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Disciplines Contributing to Cross-Cultural Communication
- Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, and Linguistics contribute to the study of cross-cultural communication.
Cross-Cultural Communication
- Refers to the exchange of information and ideas between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds.
Primary Schools of Research in Cross-Cultural Communication
- There are two primary schools of research:
- Linguistic-oriented approach: focuses on language and language use.
- Anthropology-oriented approach: focuses on cultural analysis and interpretation.
Influence of Linguistics on Communication
- Linguistics influences communication by affecting the way people convey meaning and interpret messages.
Semiotics
- Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols used in communication.
- The physical form of a sign is called the ‘signifier’.
- The mental association it refers to is the ‘signified’.
Example of Semiotics
- In the example of the word “tree”, the signifier is the letters T-R-E-E.
- The signified is the concept of a tall, woody plant with branches and leaves.
Anthropology
- Anthropologists attempted to answer the question ‘Which came first, language or thought.’
- Anthropology is the study of aspects of humans within past and present societies.
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