MODULE 3: COMMUNICATION IN THE MULTICULTURAL WORLD Flashcards
According to Taylor, 1871,
It is the complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law,
customs and habits and any capabilities acquired by man as a member of society
Culture
It is the customary beliefs, social forms and
material traits of a racial, religious, or social group, or the set of shared attitudes,
values, goals, and practices that characterize an institution or organization
CULTURE
It is the term used to define the members of the same general culture who differ
in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture.
CO-CULTURES
It is the term used to define the members of the same general culture who differ
in some ethnic or sociological way from the parent culture.
CO-CULTURES
It is the lens through which we see the world
CULTURE
It is a tendency to see one’s own culture as superior to all
Ethnocentrism
It is the concept that accepts
other cultural groups as equal in value to one’s own. It tries to understand the
behavior of other groups.
Cultural relativism
It is the communication between people who
have differences in any one of the following: styles of working, age, nationality,
ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. (Iba-ibang lahi)
Cross Cultural Communication
What are the importance of Cross Cultural Communication? G BUJOS TAAN
Globalization
Bussines Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Sharing of views and ideas
Talent Improvisation
An Understanding of diverse market
It is the sending and receiving of messages across languages and cultures. It is also a negotiated understanding of meaning in
human experiences across social systems and societies.
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
It is a smaller group within a larger culture that shares the language or behavioral patterns that are different from the larger group.
SUBCULTURE
It is when people from multiple backgrounds, with different ways of communication, coexist without really interacting deeply.
Multicultural Communication
being able to communicate (verbal and non-verbally) with the members of your local area/community.
Local communication
It is making proper responses to behaviors and norms exhibited by people from outside of one’s own culture.
It is essential when we have to interact with people from other cultures.
Cultural awareness
If we don’t have ______ we misinterpret and
misunderstand other people’s different deeds.
cultural sensitivity awareness
A _______ comes when we
lack awareness of our own behavioral rules and project them on others.
Misinterpretation
What are the 5 major tips for successful multicultural communication?
- Keep an open mind
- Have some knowledge of people’s cultural backgrounds
- Practice active listening
- Watch your nonverbal communication
- Maintain a personal touch
It is the most important thing you can do in relating to people of a different
culture. It mans not stereotyping
KEEP AN OPEN MIND
To be fluid and cohesive with your team, this is important. This will give you
valuable cues as to how your team members approach people, their definitions
of respect, their boundaries, and their overall sense of how human interactions
should be conducted. Having this knowledge is a matter of awareness.
Have at least some knowledge of people’s cultural backgrounds
All human beings feel more comfortable, more
valued, and more a part of a team if they are confident they are being heard.
PRACTICE ACTIVE LISTENING
Often included with the skill of active
listening, THIS takes on special importance when it comes to the subject of multiculturalism.
Watch your nonverbal communication.