Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Communication Quiz

Local and Global Communication

• Local communication refers to communicating with members of one's local area, which can be in one's local language (mother tongue) or a common language spoken within the town.
• Global communication involves the exchange of information between individuals or groups from anywhere in the world.

Multicultural Communication

• Multicultural communication involves the process of communication between people from different cultural backgrounds, with different sets of beliefs and practices.
• Global awareness is a crucial skill for effective communication in multicultural settings.

Understanding Culture

• Culture is defined as the learned patterns, attitudes, and shared values of a group of people (Martin & Nakayama, 2010).
• Cultural diversity refers to the existence of multiple cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
• Cultural sensitivity involves accepting and respecting cultural differences without imposing one's own culture.

Cultural Intelligence and Competence

• Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capacity to adjust to and cope with situations where cultural differences and beliefs are observed.

Intercultural Communication

• Intercultural communication involves the exchange of ideas, cultural norms, and the development of deep relationships between people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Forms of intercultural communication include:
  • International communication: communicating between representatives from different nations.
  • Interracial communication: communicating with people from different races.
  • Inter-ethnic communication: communicating with people from different ethnic origins.
  • Intracultural communication: exchanging ideas and information between people or groups with the same race, culture, or group.

Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

• Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's culture is superior to others.
• Cultural relativism is the belief that all cultures are of equal value and should be treated with respect and fairness.
• Cultural appreciation is the act of giving honor and respect to one's culture.
• Cultural appropriation is the inappropriate adoption of one's culture for personal gain, without acknowledgement or respect.