Semi Flashcards
FORMS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION:
Interracial Communication.
Interethnic Communication.
International Communication.
Intracultural Communication.
Interpreting and sharing of meanings with individuals from different races.
Interracial Communication
Interactions with individuals of different ethnic origins.
Interethnic Communication.
Communication between persons representing different
International Communication.
Interaction with members of the same racial or ethnic group or co-culture as yours
Intracultural Communication.
Who is the Communication Theorist
Charles Berger
Charles Berger outlines three strategies for moving forward to a more mindful, competent style of intercultural communication:
Passive Observation
• Active Strategies
• Self-disclosure
Characteristics of Intercultural Communication
Motivation
Tolerance for Ambiguity
Open-mindedness
Knowledge and Skill
To be competent in intercultural communication, individuals must understand the social customs and the social system of the host culture.
Cultural Awareness
Effective Communicators must be able to acclimate to new environments.
Psychological Adjustment
Individuals must be competent in verbal and non-verbal behaviors.
Communication Skills
The main personal traits that affect intercultural communication are self-concept, self-disclosure, self-monitoring, and social relaxation.
Personality Strength
4 Communication Approach to Intercultural Communication
Personality Strength
Communication Skills
Psychological Adjustment
Cultural Awareness
GUIDELINES ON DEVELOPING INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE
ADAPTION TO NEW CULTURES
Cultural integration-
Cultural Assimilation
Multiculturalism
Cultural Accommodation
Separation