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What is the primary reason for the duality of culture and communication?

  • Communication is a necessary tool for cultural preservation.
  • Communication is a vital element for cultural evolution.
  • Cultures are created based on shared communication practices.
  • Culture is formed through communication, and communication reflects cultural norms. (correct)

    • According to Hall, what is a key characteristic of culture?

  • Culture is a fixed and unchanging entity.
  • Culture is limited to specific social groups.
  • Culture is only relevant to certain demographics.
  • Culture influences every facet of human life. (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a fundamental element of culture?

  • Social hierarchy (correct)
  • Language
  • Religion
  • Values

    • What is the significance of 'popular culture' as described in the text?

    <p>It showcases the current trends and interests within a cultural group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Triandis, what is the primary function of culture?

    <p>To ensure the survival and satisfaction of its members. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'culture is shared'?

    <p>Individuals within a culture share similar values and experiences. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does culture contribute to a sense of identity?

    <p>By providing a framework for understanding the world. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the transmission of culture from generation to generation essential?

    <p>To ensure that cultural knowledge is passed down to future generations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cultural inheritance?

    <p>To ensure the continuity of cultural practices and values across generations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of informal learning in a cultural context?

    <p>Observing and imitating the customs of one's family during a religious holiday. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do symbols contribute to the unity of a culture?

    <p>By providing a shared understanding and meaning within a group of people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cultural learning?

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    How do proverbs contribute to our understanding of a culture?

    <p>They reveal the values, beliefs, and wisdom of a culture's people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cultural symbols play in the preservation of a culture?

    <p>Symbols help to transmit cultural values and knowledge across generations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a cultural symbol?

    <p>A specific type of clothing worn during a religious ceremony. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of formal cultural learning, as described in the text?

    <p>To transmit specific cultural values and knowledge deemed important by the culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is learning through folklores, legends, and myths a valuable tool for understanding a culture?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately reflects the significance of proverbs in intercultural communication?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is the key reason why understanding proverbs is particularly important for intercultural communication students?

    <p>Proverbs provide an avenue for understanding social norms and expected behaviors in different cultural contexts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main argument made about the value of studying the myths of a culture?

    <p>Myths offer insight into a culture's beliefs, values, and worldviews, providing a comprehensive lens for understanding their perspectives. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between art and culture?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples best demonstrates the idea that proverbs often focus on basic principles accepted within a culture?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on examples from the text, what is the significance of proverbs in showcasing cultural differences?

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    Why are the “Bardic Tales (Penglipur Lara)” considered valuable for understanding Malay culture?

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    What is culturally boundary maintenance?

    <p>Continual embracing of one’s culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an element of culture?

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    How does religion function within a culture?

    <p>It assists in understanding the universe and establishes guidelines for behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does history play in culture?

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    According to Bailey and Peoples, what is crucial for maintaining culture?

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    What does social organization refer to in a cultural context?

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    What does 'worldview' describe in the context of culture?

    <p>The way people interpret reality and events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of cultural values?

    <p>They guide how individuals are expected to behave in their culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do social structures reflect according to Nolan?

    <p>Our culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is language significant to culture?

    <p>It is fundamental to cultural transmission. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a component of Intercultural Competence as defined by Kim?

    <p>Influencing political decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is motivation important in intercultural communication?

    <p>It facilitates successful intercultural encounters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of goals that may motivate individuals according to Morreale, Spitzberg, and Barge?

    <p>Intrinsic and extrinsic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does language underlie in a people's way of life?

    <p>Their worldview (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Spitzberg, what characterizes intercultural communication competence?

    <p>Behavior that is appropriate and effective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does socialization of children primarily occur?

    <p>Through language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way that culture can change?

    <p>Stagnation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does art contribute to cultural integration?

    <p>Art reflects and reinforces values held by members of a society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the passage?

    <p>Culture is a constantly evolving entity, adapting to new ideas and practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between "backstage culture" and "popular culture"?

    <p>Popular culture is a surface expression of backstage culture, which is more enduring. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of diffusion, as described in the text?

    <p>The adoption of Western business practices by Japanese companies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the speed of cultural change?

    <p>Changes in material culture happen faster than those in values. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of media in shaping cultural values, according to the text?

    <p>Media reinforces existing cultural values and practices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of "assimilation" as it relates to cultural change?

    <p>The process of adapting borrowed elements to fit existing cultural values. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Culture

    A complex system of shared beliefs, values, and behaviors among a group.

    Communication and Culture

    Culture is learned through communication and shapes communication.

    Characteristics of Culture: Shared

    Culture is experienced collectively among members of a group.

    Culture Transmission

    Culture is passed down from generation to generation to endure.

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    Worldview

    Culture shapes a society's collective view and understanding of the world.

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    Popular Culture

    Trends and current events that reflect the interests of a culture.

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    Cultural Identity

    Shared identity resulting from common cultural beliefs and practices.

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    Intercultural Communication Skills

    The ability to communicate effectively across different cultures.

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    Cultural Inheritance

    The process of passing down values, norms, and behaviors from one generation to the next.

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    Symbols in Culture

    Objects, gestures, and images that convey meaning within a culture.

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    Language as a Cultural Symbol

    Words and expressions used to represent thoughts and objects, connecting people.

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    Learning Culture

    The process by which individuals acquire cultural norms and values through experience.

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    Informal Learning of Culture

    Subtle acquisition of culture through observation and imitation without structured teaching.

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    Formal Teaching of Culture

    Structured cultural education taking place in schools, religious institutions, etc.

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    Cultural Perception

    Awareness and understanding of a culture's norms, values, and behaviors through communication.

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    Proverbs and Culture

    Short traditional sayings that express the values and beliefs of a culture.

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    Culturally Boundary Maintenance

    The continual embracing of one’s culture and its elements.

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    Elements of Culture

    The various components that make up a culture, such as food, shelter, and language.

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    Religion

    A system assisting people in understanding the universe and guiding behavior through beliefs and values.

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    History

    The collective memories of a culture that provide lessons and identity through past events.

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    Values

    Beliefs deemed essential for maintaining culture and guiding behavior within a group.

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    Social Organization

    The structured units within a culture, such as families and schools.

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    Cultural Communication

    How different cultures express and anticipate behaviors based on their values and norms.

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    Social Structures

    Organized patterns of relationships and role expectations in a society.

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    Language's Role

    Language serves as a vital means for cultural transmission and interaction.

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    Intercultural Competence (IC)

    Ability to communicate effectively across different cultures and manage differences.

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    Motivation in Communication

    The drive that encourages effective communication in intercultural contexts.

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    Cultural Differences

    Variations in cultural values, beliefs, and practices between groups.

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    Goals of Intercultural Communication

    Targets that guide effective interactions across cultures, both extrinsic and intrinsic.

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    Analyzing Situations

    The process of evaluating context to determine appropriate communication behavior.

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    Role of Art in Culture

    Art records and conveys crucial cultural messages.

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    Cultivation Theory

    Television influences viewers' perceptions of reality over time.

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    Dynamic Culture

    Cultures change due to technology and globalization.

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    Innovation in Culture

    Discovery of new practices that change cultural behaviors.

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    Diffusion in Culture

    Spread of ideas and practices from one culture to another.

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    Cultural Adoption

    Integrating elements from other cultures compatible with values.

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    Assimilation of Cultures

    When cultures come into contact, they often adapt each other's practices.

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    Backstage Culture

    Deep-rooted values and attitudes that change slowly over time.

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    Cultural Proverbs

    Sayings that convey traditional values and wisdom of a culture.

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    Importance of Proverbs

    They help us understand core cultural principles across generations.

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    Thrift in Culture

    Cultural emphasis on saving and hard work as key values.

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    Folklores

    Narratives that teach cultural values through morality lessons.

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    Cultural Myths

    Stories explaining human existence and cultural beliefs.

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    Bardic Tales

    Romantic stories highlighting cultural values of ethnic Malays.

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    Art as Culture

    Art reflects societal values and identities.

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    Cultural Treasure Campaign

    Initiative to retrieve artifacts taken during historical conflicts.

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    Study Notes

    Culture

    • Culture is communication and communication is culture.
    • Learning culture happens through communication.
    • Cultures provide members with ways of thinking and behaving.
    • Key elements of culture include language, religion, values, traditions, and customs.
    • Culture is a set of human-made, objective and subjective elements increasing survival probability and satisfaction.
    • Culture is a shared worldview, the way a society organizes the world.
    • Culture allows members to understand themselves, the world, and their experiences within it.
    • Culture provides shared knowledge, identity, traditions, and behaviours, often distinguishing one group from another.

    Transmission of Culture

    • Culture endures by transmitting its core messages and elements to future generations.
    • Values, norms, and behaviors are passed down from one generation to another.
    • Cultural transmission includes processes like holding and touching infants, celebrating religious and secular holidays.

    Culture Based on Symbols

    • Cultural symbols, like gestures, wedding rings, dress, objects, and religious icons, carry a message.
    • Memory chips, books, pictures, movies, and computers preserve and transmit the important aspects of a culture.
    • Shared symbols bind people within a culture together.
    • Language enables the sharing of thoughts, observations, facts, experiments, and wisdom.

    Culture is Learned

    • Culture is not innate, but learned in multiple ways.
    • Babies learn culture via sense making process.
    • Informal learning happens subtly through observation and imitation.
    • Formal learning happens through structured institutions like schools, mosques, and churches.
    • Much cultural learning is subconscious.
    • Understanding beliefs, values, norms, and language occurs through interactions with other people.
    • Cultural learning is reinforced and repeated, with learning from various sources.

    Learning Culture Through Proverbs

    • Proverbs convey values and beliefs.
    • Examining proverbs offers insight into past, present, and future values.
    • Proverbs highlight basic principles of a culture.

    Learning Culture Through Folklore, Legends, and Myths

    • Folklore, legends, and myths transmit important cultural messages.
    • These narratives explain big questions about humanity, such as origins, purpose, and accounting for world existence.
    • Folklore reinforces cultural lessons.
    • Studying myths helps one understand a culture.

    Bardic Tales

    • Bardic tales (e.g., Penglipur Lara) include romantic stories of princes, princesses, and heroes.
    • These stories often have elements of exaggeration and variations.
    • The stories' value and wisdom should not be ignored.

    Learning Culture Through Art

    • Art mirrors a society.
    • Destroying art is like destroying culture.
    • Art conveys important messages about a culture.
    • Art conveys values common to a group.
    • Examples include African art portraying children and nature.

    Learning Culture Through Media

    • Media presents a significant source about culture and its entertainment.
    • Media offers insights about people, events, issues, and cultures.
    • The Cultivation theory argues that prolonged media exposure shapes one's idea of reality.
    • The more a person watches media from one culture, the more their understanding mirrors the values depicted.

    Dynamic Culture

    • Culture is not static but constantly changes.
    • New technologies, fashion, music, globalization, and immigration alter cultures.
    • Immigrants and religion influence and reshape views on culture.
    • Cultural changes include altered perceptions.
    • The cultural changes include population growth and immigration.
    • Changes in culture include innovations and diffusion.

    Two Types of Changes in Culture

    • Innovations involve new practices, inventions, tools, and ideas.
    • Diffusions involve the spread of ideas and practices between cultures.

    Adoption of Elements in Culture

    • Adoption of compatible elements doesn't disrupt culture.
    • The adoption of values that are compatible with a society, speeds assimilation when cultures comes into contact.
    • Examples include Americans and Japanese commercial exchanges and practices adopted from each other.
    • Culture has a deep structure that resists alterations.
    • Aspects like music, food, and hairstyle are examples of popular cultures that constantly change.
    • More deeply learned values, attitudes, and cultural dimensions change gradually.
    • This gradual change in values and culture is called cultural boundary maintenance.

    Elements of Culture

    • Culture includes many elements like food, shelter, work, defense, social control, perceptions of illness, and governing.
    • Key aspects of culture are worldview, religion, history, values, social organizations, and language.
    • Worldview shapes how people interpret reality.
    • Religion provides values, beliefs, and guidelines for behaviour.
    • History imparts lessons from the past.
    • Values represent essential qualities of life.

    Social Organization

    • This includes institutions like family, government, schools, tribes, etc.
    • Social organization creates patterned interactions and regulated norms.

    Language

    • Language is fundamental to social transmission between cultures.
    • Language conveys meanings, grammar, and syntax that are specific to a culture.
    • Language is how a culture expresses worldview.
    • Language is a core method of social transmission.

    Developing Intercultural Competence

    • Intercultural communication competence is behaviour that is appropriate and effective.
    • Key challenging features of intercultural communication include cultural differences, unfamiliarity, intergroup posture, and accompanying stress.
    • A competent communicator analyzes the situation and chooses the correct behaviour.
    • Motivations and knowledge are essential.

    Basic Components of Intercultural Communication Competence

    • Motivation: The communicator wants successful intercultural encounters, bringing positive attitudes. Extrinsic (financial) and Intrinsic (personal) motivations.
    • Knowledge: Gathering knowledge of other cultures. Cognitive flexibility, the ability to adapt your knowledge of other cultures. Intercultural awareness, understanding different cultural conventions.
    • Skills: Specific communication behaviours (like listening), different communication styles. Cultural variations in how people talk, how they present themselves, varying tolerance for silence, direct vs indirect communication.
    • Open-mindedness & Tolerance to Ambiguity: Accepting new cultures and new ideas, responding to the unique circumstances of each communication.

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