dimensions of intercultural communication

Intercultural Communication

Lesson 3

Learning outcomes

Intercultutal Communication

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Define Intercultural communication
• Identify the different stages of intercultural communication
• Demonstrate sensitivity to socio-cultural dimension of communication
• Recognize the different dimensions of cultural differences
• Cite the significance or reasons for studying of cultural differences
• Recommend strategies to develop intercultural competence

According to Merriam Webster...

Intercultural is

• anything occurring between or involving two or more cultures

Every country, every community are strongly tied together by an intricate tapestry of individuality, so to understand their culture is to understand them. Speaking to a person in a way which is sensitive to their own distinct, unique culture enables a someone to show genuity.

Intercultural Communication

Intercultural communication is the study and practice of communication across cultural contexts. It applies equally to domestic cultural differences such as ethnicity and gender and to international differences such as those associated with nationality or world region.

Goals of Intercultural Communication

seeks the goal of mutual adaptation leading to biculturalism

supports the development of intercultural sensitivity on the part of individuals and organizations

enable empathic understanding and competent coordination of action

Top tips for effective cross-cultural communication

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