+Do you remember Chapter 2?!

Two elements of self concept? Difference between the two?

What is attribution theory?

Difference between sex and gender?

Relationship between perception, self, and communication?

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Communication, Culture, and IdentityChapter 3 Lecture/Recap

+What is Culture?

Shared, personal, and learned life experiences

Values, norms, traditions

Values = standards

Norms = patterns of communication

Traditions = customs

Impacts worldview and interpersonal communication

+Cultural Identity

‘…cultural background helps shape identity’ (p. 54)

Everyone 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 in strength & content

Will impact our views, behaviors, and practices Including communication

Can you have multiple cultural identities?

+Intercultural Communication

Importance?

Occurs when individuals from different countries communicate?The only case?

+Dimensions of Culture

Cultural variability theory Uncertainty avoidance Distribution of Power (high vs. low power distance) Masculine vs. Feminine Individualism vs. Collectivism

Context orientation theory High context vs. low context

+Culture is….

Learned Enculturation Acculturation

Capable of creating communities Co-cultures Cultural clash

Good or Bad?

Multi-leveled Mini-cultures

EXAMPLE: Never Been Kissed (film)

+In-Class Activity: Researching a Co-Culture

Research the Millennial Generation (Hint: Many of you are part of this generation)

Based on what you found, what are some possible aspects of this group’s culture?

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Diversity – Roles and Challenges

+Diversity in U.S.

“diversity can be challenging” (p. 57) Why?

Diversity increasing

How do events/situations impact diversity, culture, and interpersonal communication? The Women’s Rights Movement Legalization (or banning) of Gay Marriage September 11, 2001 Election of President Barack Obama Others?

+Six Reasons for Studying Intercultural Communication

Technological imperative

Demographic imperative Melting pot vs. salad bowl

Economic imperative Global village, outsourcing, globalization

Peace imperative

Self-awareness imperative

Ethical imperative

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Challenges and Solutions

+Challenges Ethnocentrism

Stereotyping 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?

+Challenges (continued)

Anxiety and Uncertainty (In-groups vs. out-groups)

Misinterpretation of Nonverbal and Verbal Behaviors

Assuming similarities and/or differences

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rl9Cxc7uZA Good or Bad? Why?

+Improving Intercultural Understanding Acknowledging and eliminating biases,

stereotypes, and prejudices Takes effort; some unknown Examples:

“no homo” “acting black/white” “Muslim=terrorist” Others?

CONSIDER… Why do people use the statement? What does it mean? Who could it hurt?

+Improving Intercultural Understanding Be tolerant of the unknown

Educate yourself

Cultural respect Avoid cultural imperialism; practice cultural empathy

Be prepared

Recognize the individual; not just their cultures

+Example: Media Clip (Diversity Day) Group Chat

Look for examples of ethnocentrism, stereotyping, anxiety/uncertainty, misinterpretations, assumptions

List suggestions for improvement (reflect on those discussed in the chapter)

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Conversing with a Different

Generation…..

+Application Exercise #2 (Worth 30 points) Converse with someone from a different generation about one of

the following topics: Social networking Reality television Politics September 11th Terrorist Attack Hip-Hop Music Feminism

How did the conversation go? Do you think culture played a role? Why or why not?

Note other cultural differences that may have played a role

Go back to chapter 2—how did the conversation shape your perceptions? Explain.

Go back to chapter 1—explain if your encounter was interpersonal or impersonal, and why.

Address questions in a 1-2 page write-up.