Define multiculturalism
many cultures
Why do people stereotype?
People tend to stereotype because they don't have very much evidence about the other group and come into little contact with them.
what is culture
a mix of values, beliefs, behaviours
List 3 ways we informally learn
Siblings, parents, TV, games, phone
Name a Thai Stereotype
Raph and Billy decide
Define is diversity
Diversity means having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and various lifestyles, experience, and interests.
why is non-verbal communication important?
- because different cultures interpret different things differently
- because it is a part of intercultural communication
what is prejudice
Attitudes or opinions about a person or group simply because the person belongs to a specific religion, race, nationality, or other group. Prejudices involve strong feelings that are difficult to change.
List 3 intercultural communication problems
ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice
1 thing that makes good intercultural communication
- cultural awareness or learning
- asking questions
- empathy
Define nationalism
Nationalism is a strong attachment to a particular country, or nation. It is also called patriotism.
why is intercultural communication important
to be able to communicate with everyone, the world is a diverse place
What is a smaller group that exists within a larger, dominant culture but is different from the dominant culture in some significant characteristic?
sub-culture
List 2 modes of non-verbal communication
- Facial expressions
- Hand Gestures
How are stereotypes reduced
By becoming more knowledgeable about different cultures.
Define linguistic skill
The way in which we speak. Volume, pitch, tone, stress
Why is intermarriage popular in Thailand?
Idea or foreigners being wealthy and provide for family
What is enculturation and an example
the process of learning about your own culture/ cultural learning
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List 2 modes of verbal communication
-Speech, eye contact, tone, pitch
What is kinesic
Body language
Define is ethnocentrism
"thinking one's own group's ways are superior to others
why is tone important when speaking to others and different genders?
because different tones have different meanings and can communicate different emotions
what is 2 barrier to intercultural communication
- prejudice
- no cultural awareness
- not speaking the language
- how we say things - pitch
Culture, language barrier, opinion of friends/family
What is the difference of dominate and sub-dominate cultures
Main culture group/country
Sub is smaller group within main culture