Cultural Considerations Flashcards
Subculture
A distinct culture that exists within a larger culture
Culture
A learned system of knowledge, behaviour, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms that is shared by a group of people
Enculturation
The process of communicating a group’s culture from generation to generation
Acculturation
The process through which an individual acquires new approaches, beliefs, and values by coming in contact with other cultures
High-Context Culture
A culture that derives much information from nonverbal and environmental cues
Low-Context Culture
A culture that derives much information from the words of a message and less information from nonverbal and environmental cues
Ethnocentrism
The belief that one’s own cultural traditions and assumptions are superior to others
Stereotype
To place a person or group of people into an inflexible, all encompassing category
Globalization
The integration of economics and technology that is contributing to a world-wide interconnected business environment and changing the way we work and relate to people around the world
Cultural Elements
Material Culture
Social Institutions (schools, religious organizations, governments)
Individuals and the universe (system of belief)
Aesthetics (music, theatre, art, dance)
Language (verbal and nonverbal communication)
Improving Intercultural Competence
Develop: bridging strategies, knowledge, motivation, skills and a respectful relationship
Bridging Strategies
Develop appropriate knowledge, motivation (internal state of readiness to respond), and skill
Knowledge Development
Seek information
Ask questions and listen carefully
Develop a third culture, more inclusive than the two separate cultures
Motivation Development
Tolerate ambiguity
Develop mindfulness
Avoid negative judgements
Skill Development
Develop flexibility
Become Other-Oriented
Adapt your communication to others
