Lecture 2 Flashcards
1
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What is Intercultural Communication? (2)
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- Study of cultural differences in communication.
- Using words (verbal) and gestures (non-verbal) to communicate between cultures.
2
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Why Do We Laugh at Mr. Bean? (4)
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- Shared experiences and cultural references.
- Understanding cultural codes and similarities.
- Laughter creates a sense of belonging and communication.
- Mr. Bean symbolizes English humor and resourcefulness.
3
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Culture Onion: (4) Layers of Culture
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- Symbols: Flags, brand names, and traditional clothes.
- Heroes: Role models who represent cultural values.
- Rituals: Traditions and common practices.
- Values: Beliefs, hierarchies, and how we handle situations.
3
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What is Culture? (3)
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- Complex whole including knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, customs.
- Studied in cultural anthropology, focusing on human variation.
- Collective programming of the mind that distinguishes groups.
4
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Mr. Bean and Culture Onion: Example (4)
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- Symbols: Mr. Bean represents English humor and creativity.
- Heroes: He’s a role model for being inventive and resourceful.
- Rituals: He shows social awkwardness but finds unique solutions.
- Values: Reflects British resourcefulness and problem-solving.
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(5) Characteristics of Culture
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- Learned: We learn our culture from our family and community.
- Transmission: It’s passed down from older generations.
- Symbols: Cultural ideas expressed through proverbs and expressions.
- Change: Cultures can change over time.
- Ethnocentric: Thinking your own culture is the most important.
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Crossing Cultures (1)
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Challenges and learning experiences when interacting with different cultures.