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It means that a wide range of different societies or people with origins, religions, and traditions all living and interacting together
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
It means that being aware that cultural differences exist and being respectful and accepting of those differences
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
What problems do people often face in multicultural societies, such as unfair treatment because of race, difficulty in understanding each other, and the risk of forgetting their culture?
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, COMMUNICATION BARRIERS, AND LOSING THEIR ETHNICITY
What are the symptoms of culture shock? (JUST GIVE 2-3)
Lethargy
Boredom
Withdrawal
Hostility toward local people
Homesickness
Irritability
Excessive
Sleeping
Irrational
Anger
Refers to the ability to look outside of ourselves and be aware of our cultural values, and customs of the culture we are in. What may be normal and acceptable to us, may be unusual and unacceptable in other cultures.
CULTURAL AWARENESS
Refers to the ability to adjust our behavior and communication based on the culture of the person you're interacting with..
CULTURAL ADAPTABILITY
At this level people are aware of their own way of doing things and others ways of doing things, and they choose the best way according to the situation.
MY WAY AND THEIR WAY
This fourth and final stage brings people from different cultural background together for the creation of a culture of shared meanings
OUR WAY
Refers to recognition of every individual's inherent worth, regardless of their cultural background. It involves treating other beliefs, customs, and values as valid even if they differ from your own
MUTUAL RESPECT
A stage of culture shock when the individual feels excited and fascinated by a new culture view?
THE HONEYMOON STAGE
At the first level, people are aware of their way of doing things, and their way is the only way At this stage
MY WAY IS THE ONLY WAY
Essential in cross-cultural communication; it ensures that everyone feels heard, valued, and safe.
DEMANDING MUTUAL RESPECT
Refers to the challenges in understanding or getting a message across when people have different dialects, accents, slang, or even non-verbal cues.
LANGUAGE BARRIER
It is the willingness to work together despite differences im beliefs, traditions, and lifestyles
Give one importance of cultural awareness
•We need to understand each other's cultural backgrounds to make sense of different view points and opinions.
• Cultural Awareness is important in creating cross cultural understanding and acceptance.
• Cultural awareness can give us a better understanding of our own culture and how it is perceived by outsiders.
What Causes Culture Shock? (JUST GIVE 2-3)
Climate
Rules of Behaviour
Values
Dress
Language
Food
Social
Roles
What is the feeling of being out of place in a new environment?
CULTURE SHOCK
Is how people from different cultural backgrounds exchange information either verbally or non-verbal form of communication
CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group; also: the characteristic features of everyday existence shared by people in a place or time.
CULTURE
The level of reading and language knowledge affects communication. Limited vocabulary makes understanding harder.
LITERACY AND VOCABULARY