Transcript Communication, Culture, and Identity

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Do you remember Chapter 2?!
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Two elements of self concept?
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Difference between the two?
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What is attribution theory?
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Difference between sex and gender?
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Relationship between perception, self, and communication?
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Communication, Culture,
and Identity
Chapter 3 Lecture/Recap
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What is Culture?
 Shared, personal, and
learned life experiences
 Values, norms, traditions
 Values
= standards
 Norms
= patterns of communication
 Traditions
 Impacts
= customs
worldview and interpersonal
communication
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Cultural Identity
 ‘…cultural
 Everyone
background helps shape identity’ (p. 54)
is a cultural being
 Made
up of ethnicity, gender, age, life stage, beliefs,
values, assumptions; intersection of these elements
 Learned
from family, friends, and communities (e.g.
guideposts)
 Varies
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in strength & content
impact our views, behaviors, and practices
Including communication
 Can
you have multiple cultural identities?
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Intercultural Communication
Importance?
Occurs
when individuals from
different countries communicate?
 The
only case?
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Dimensions of Culture
 Cultural
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Uncertainty avoidance
Distribution of Power (high vs. low power distance)
Masculine vs. Feminine
Individualism vs. Collectivism
 Context
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variability theory
orientation theory
High context vs. low context
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Culture is….
 Learned
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Enculturation
Acculturation
 Capable
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of creating communities
Co-cultures
Cultural clash
 Good or Bad?
 Multi-leveled
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Mini-cultures
EXAMPLE: Never Been Kissed (film)
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In-Class Activity:
Researching a Co-Culture
 Research
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the Millennial Generation
(Hint: Many of you are part of this generation)
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on what you found, what are some possible
aspects of this group’s culture?
Conversing with a
Different
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Generation…..
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Diversity – Roles and
Challenges
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Diversity in U.S.
 “diversity
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can be challenging” (p. 57)
Why?
 Diversity
increasing
 Group
chat: How do events/situations impact
diversity, culture, and interpersonal
communication?
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The Women’s Rights Movement
Legalization (or banning) of Gay Marriage
September 11, 2001
Election of President Barack Obama
Others?
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Six Reasons for Studying
Intercultural Communication
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Technological imperative
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Demographic imperative
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Melting pot vs. salad bowl
Economic imperative
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Global village, outsourcing, globalization
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Peace imperative
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Self-awareness imperative
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Ethical imperative
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Challenges and Solutions
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Challenges
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5mAMDZYElE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK-Cf9R4q-c
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Ethnocentrism
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Stereotyping
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Activity: Shining light on hurtful, overgeneralizations
 Personal examples that bother you? Impact on interpersonal
communication?
 Identify a stereotype
 Why does it bother you? Who does it hurt? Give an example of
how it could impact interpersonal communication?
 Share with partner/group
 Respond to partner’s stereotypes. Do you agree with
comments? Why or why not?
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Challenges (continued)
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Anxiety and Uncertainty (In-groups vs. out-groups)
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Misinterpretation of Nonverbal and Verbal Behaviors
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Assuming similarities and/or differences
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rl9Cxc7uZA
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Good or Bad? Why?
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Improving Intercultural Understanding
 Acknowledging
and eliminating biases,
stereotypes, and prejudices
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Takes effort; some unknown
Examples:
 “no homo”
 “acting black/white”
 “Muslim=terrorist”
 Others?
 GROUP CHAT--CONSIDER…
 Why do people use the statement?
 What does it mean?
 Who could it hurt?
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Improving Intercultural Understanding
 Be
tolerant of the unknown
 Educate
yourself
 Cultural
respect
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Avoid cultural imperialism; practice cultural empathy
 Be
prepared
 Recognize
the individual; not just their cultures
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Group Activity
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Watch episode that discusses culture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlFiL3KncQo&feature=youtu
be_gdata_player
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Look out for examples of stereotypes, assumptions, and cultural clash
(among other elements discussed during the lecture)
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Be prepared to answer following questions?
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Who was wrong in this situation? Who was right? What is the
reasoning behind your answer?
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How did culture impact the interpersonal encounters?
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Was there a healthy resolution to culture clash?
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What were some issues dealing with culture? (e.g. was a
statement problematic and culturally insensitive? Was there
unfair judgment based on a person’s culture? Were there double
standards?)
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How did your cultural identity impact your reactions to this
episode and situation?
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points)
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Converse with someone from a different generation about one of
the following topics:
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Social networking
Reality television
Politics
September 11th Terrorist Attack
Hip-Hop Music
Feminism
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How did the conversation go? Do you think culture played a role?
Why or why not?
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Note other cultural differences that may have played a role
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Go back to chapter 2—how did the conversation shape your
perceptions? Explain.
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Go back to chapter 1—explain if your encounter was
interpersonal or impersonal, and why.
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Address questions in a 1-2 page write-up.