Introduction to Intercultural Communication

The exchange of information between people from different cultural backgrounds.

The existence of a variety of cultural groups within a society.

Different ways of depicting the process of communication.

Growing connections and interdependence among countries.

Difficulties in understanding and connecting with people from other cultures.

The movement of people from one place to another, often across national borders, for various reasons like seeking work, better living conditions, or escaping conflict.

The feelings of confusion, disorientation, and stress experienced by individuals when they encounter a new culture significantly different from their own.

The different ways individuals adapt to a new culture. These orientations include assimilation, integration, separation, and marginalization.

The process of learning and adjusting to a new culture successfully. This involves understanding cultural differences, adapting behaviors, and developing intercultural competence.

A world where communication technology connects people from diverse cultures, forming interconnected communities.

Difficulties arising from cultural differences, misunderstandings, and conflicts in interconnected global communities.

The influence of interconnectedness, international trade, and cultural exchange on societies worldwide.

The ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures, fostering understanding and collaboration.

The idea that different cultures can coexist peacefully and harmoniously, celebrating their uniqueness while fostering shared goals.

Enhances understanding and builds relationships across cultural boundaries, promoting global cooperation and peace.

Fear that globalization homogenizes cultures, erasing unique identities of smaller nations.

Specific places adapt to global trends while still maintaining their local character.

How places are changed to cater to tourists, often adopting global characteristics.

The relationship between global forces and how they shape local practices and spaces.

A sign or symbol used to communicate meaning, like language.

A tourist-oriented neighborhood in China that shows localized globalism, with global influences adapting to local culture.

Sets of symbols and rules used for communicating within a particular culture, including language, dialects, and nonverbal cues like gestures and tone.

Differences in communication styles, nonverbal behaviors, and language use across different cultures.

The connection between language and personal, cultural, and national identity.

Non-linguistic forms of communication, such as facial expressions, gestures, body language, and physical appearance.

The impact of cultural norms and values on how nonverbal cues are interpreted and used.

The ease of travel and communication brought about by advancements changes the nature of society, leading to increased cultural exchange, migration for opportunities, and globalization.

Despite increased globalization and interconnectedness, there's a growing trend of physical and metaphorical 'walls' built to separate people due to fear, xenophobia, and aversion.

While technology facilitates communication and cultural exchange, it can also amplify misunderstandings due to cultural differences and varied interpretations of messages.

Living in a global society necessitates developing cultural understanding to overcome potential misunderstandings and build effective communication with people from diverse backgrounds.

Even people with similar cultural backgrounds can experience communication problems, highlighting the greater difficulties faced when communicating with people from completely different cultures.

The tendency to judge other cultures based on one's own cultural standards, often leading to prejudices and misunderstandings.