Lecture 2 Flashcards

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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