Communication
The imparting or exchanging of information or news.
COMMUNICATION
Is an exchange gate of communication.
LANGUAGE
A learned system of thought and behavior that belongs to and typifies a relatively large group of people; it is the composite of their shared beliefs, values, and practices.
CULTURE
Communication transmitted to large segments of society
MASS COMMUNICATION
Is another notable and important barrier to cross cultural communication.
PREJUDICE
The process of learning one’s culture from one generation to another
ENCULTURATION
Radio, film, newspapers, magazines, books, video games, websites, blogs, podcasts, video sharing
MASS MEDIA
It refers to a source which exchanges values, ideas, and thoughts between two exchange groups.
LANGUAGE BARRIER
The process by which a person’s culture is modified through direct contact with or exposure to another culture
ACCULTURATION
It influence how the brain works and processes information, creating new patterns of thought and behavior
MEDIA
Is there due to differences in language between exchange groups
COMMUNICATION GAP
Between people of different cultures; influenced by enculturation and acculturation which can create barriers
Intercultural Communication
Is a set of symbols joined together to create meaning
Involves encoding and decoding
CODE
Is another most notable barrier of intercultural communication.
CULTURAL RELATIVISM
Use contextual cues (such as time, place, relationship, and situation) to interpret meaning and send subtle messages.
HIGH CONTEXT CULTURES