Intercultural Communication Overview

The person who oversees the creation and editing of a book.

A person who helps the main editor with tasks related to the book.

The person responsible for the overall production process of a book.

A person who creates an index for a book.

The person who promotes the book and related products.

The visual design of the book's cover.

International Standard Book Number; a unique book identification number.

The legal right granted to the creator of a book.

A group of people's shared values, beliefs, traditions, and ways of life, forming a sense of identity.

Practices and customs passed down through generations, reflecting a culture's history and values.

The process of sharing ideas, information, and feelings.

Communication between people of different cultures.

A group of scholars who pioneered research on intercultural communication.

A German sociologist whose theories are linked to intercultural communication studies.

The state of being closely related or interdependent.

A society with a growing number of people from different cultural backgrounds.

International aid programs, initiated by the US and UN after World War II, aimed at assisting developing nations.

Failure to recognize and appreciate the diverse aspects of culture when implementing development programs.

A development project in Thailand where hand-pump wells were built, but failed due to a lack of local maintenance.

Buddhist monasteries played a vital role in Thai society and culture, often responsible for community upkeep.

US diplomats often faced difficulties due to poor training and limited understanding of local cultures.

Foreign Service Institute (FSI) training program aimed at improving cultural awareness and language skills for US diplomats and technical assistance workers.

A leading anthropologist who helped teach cultural awareness to US diplomats.

Began with a need to understand how people from different cultures interact and understand cultural differences beyond national identity, as requested by participants of a language program.

The meaning of "culture" in intercultural communication expanded from national cultures to encompass any type of culture or subculture after the initial definition focusing on national cultures.

Professor Gudykunst broadened the intercultural communication field by applying Simmel's stranger concept, highlighting uncertainty in intercultural interactions, applying this to a broader range of cultures.

The stranger is considered unfamiliar and creates uncertainty in a communication system.

A key area in intercultural communication research focusing on how individuals lessen uncertainty in interactions stemming from varied cultural backgrounds.

This book expanded the concept of intercultural communication by focusing on interaction with a stranger.

Cultures in intercultural communication include national, organizational, and cultural groups like the deaf community.

Websites or platforms used for social interaction and communication, particularly popular among younger demographics.

A popular Swedish online community website, frequented by a majority of Swedish youth.

The process of forming and developing romantic relationships through online interactions and communication.

Social media platforms like Facebook play a significant role in relationship escalation by facilitating communication and interaction.

Online communication methods like email and messaging are inexpensive and independent of distance, making them ideal for long-distance relationships.

The internet connects individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering a more diverse and globalized communication experience.

Online communication influences the structure and development of relationships, both friendships and romantic ones.

Excessive reliance on technology-mediated communication may potentially weaken traditional interpersonal communication skills.

The significant rise in the number of foreign workers in a country, often driven by economic factors like job opportunities and a need for specific skills.

Major shifts in a country's economy, like the discovery of oil reserves or industrialization, leading to changes in the workforce and demand for specific skills.

A workplace where individuals from different cultural backgrounds collaborate and work together.

The perceived rivalry between different ethnic groups for limited resources, jobs, and opportunities.

The movement of workers from areas with limited economic opportunities to regions with better job prospects.

The granting of certain social benefits and protections to migrants, typically without full political rights.

The view held by the native population of a country regarding the influx of migrants and its potential impact on them.

The significant presence of North African migrants in European countries, originating from their arrival in the 1940s to aid in postwar rebuilding.