+ do you remember chapter 2?! two elements of self concept? difference between the two? what is...
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+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.
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