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The document discusses several key aspects of intercultural communication: - The movie Borat parodies intercultural conflicts in an exaggerated way but illustrates the importance of communication across cultures. - New communication technologies like the internet and satellites have created a more interconnected global community, increasing the need for intercultural skills. - Globalization and population shifts are integrating economies and changing how people work and relate across borders. - Understanding different cultures, worldviews, and dealing with culture shock are important parts of intercultural communication.

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Building Differences Intro

The document discusses several key aspects of intercultural communication: - The movie Borat parodies intercultural conflicts in an exaggerated way but illustrates the importance of communication across cultures. - New communication technologies like the internet and satellites have created a more interconnected global community, increasing the need for intercultural skills. - Globalization and population shifts are integrating economies and changing how people work and relate across borders. - Understanding different cultures, worldviews, and dealing with culture shock are important parts of intercultural communication.

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Intercultural

Communication

the movie Borat is a


parody on intercultural
conflict. Although a bit
too exaggerated, it
mirrors the crucial
function of
communication in crosscultural relations.

Can you recall other


parodies?

In what way do these technologies define


culture?

Today communication satellites,


the Internet and electronic mail,
and fax machine instantly connect
all parts of the world. (Pearson 127)
New developments in technology
and population shifts have
created one world community,
hence the greater need for
intercultural communication skills.
(Pearson 127)

globalization is the integration of economics


and technology that is contributing to a
worldwide, interconnected business
environment.
is changing the way we work and relate to
people around the world. (Thomas Friedman)

Globalization 1.0
Columbuss 1942
voyage and
approximately
1800

Globalization 2.0

Globalization 3.0

1800-2000 =
when companies
were the
globalization
leaders

2000-present =
individuals are
making contact
with other
individuals

Thomas Friedman

Describing this development, Marshall


McLuhan coined the term global village*
small world engendered by improved travel
and high-technology communications

Understanding Culture

Culture is a learned system of


knowledge, behaviour attitudes,
beliefs, values, and norms that is
shared by a group of people and
shaped from one generation to the
next.
Communication and culture are
inseparable (Edward T. Hall).

Culture is the mental software that helps us


understand our world (Geert Hofstede).

Co-cultures involves groups of persons


united by a common element and who
live in a culture operating within a
dominant culture
- groups of persons
- united by a common element
- live in a culture within a dominant culture
*also called sub-culture

What co-cultures do the following images


remind you of?

Communication between people who have different


cultural traditions.
the transactional process of listening and
responding to people from different cultural
backgrounds can be challenging
the greater the difference in culture, the greater the
potential for misunderstanding

Culture Shock
feeling of stress and
anxiety a person may
experience when
encountering a culture
different from his own.

Worldview
determined by our culture and life experiences
perception shared by a culture or group of people about
key beliefs and issues, which influences interaction with
others
the lens through which people in a given culture perceive
the world around them.

Group Activity: Documented


Interview
Interview a foreign national who has
stayed in Philippines for not more than 5
years.
Ask 10 main questions related to their
countrys culture and how they dealt with
cultural diversity. You may ask random
follow-ups.
Your questions will be checked before the
end of the session.
Make sure to document the video using
pictures or film capture.
Deadline: September 25

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