Intercultural Communication and its fetaures that diffirentiate it from other types

Theme:“ Intercultural communication and features that differentiate it from other types of communication” 

Problem: The importance of intercultural communication 

Idea: A Model of Intercultural Communication 

Aim: presenting features of differentiating Intercultural communication 

Task: Showing the challenge of intercultural Communication 

The definition of culture 

Obviously, there are large global regions and national cultures that are structurally and organically bound together into a social system where people have developed a cultural network. 

Cross Cultural Communication :  

Cross cultural communication involves a comparison of interactions among people from the same culture to those from another culture 

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Intracultural Communication :  

Intracultural Communication is Communication between culturally similar individuals 

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This refers to the interactions among people from different nations not necessarily from different cultures. 

A symbolic process in which people from different cultures create shared meaning. Occurs when large and important cultural differences create dissimilar interpretations and expectations about how to communicate competently.
 

Successful intercultural communication converts the drives of perceived dissimilarity (between culture A and B) into applying intercultural competency as part of an adaptive third culture leading to intercultural communication strategies ultimately leading to intercultural effectiveness outcomes. 

Intercultural communication involves understanding the influence of culture, personal communicator style, and interpersonal relationship attributes as these affect intercultural communication and perception of difference. 

RECOGNIZE CULTURE DIFFERENCE :“The greater the difference between cultures, the greater there is chance of misunderstanding” We can improve intercultural sensitivity by recognizing and accommodating four main types of culture differences: Contextual , Ethical Social , Nonverbal” 

CONTEXTUAL DIFFERENCE : Cultural context is basically of two types: High context culture Low context culture Contextual differences are apparent in the way culture approaches situation such as: Decision making practices Problem solving techniques Negotiating styles 

LEGAL AND ETHICAL DIFFERENCE : Legal systems differ from culture to culture. Ethical choices can be even more complicated when communicating across culture. 

SOCIAL DIFFERENCES : Social behavior is another distinguishing factor among cultures. In any culture , rules of social etiquette may be formal and informal. Some are like: Attitude towards materialism Roles and status Use of manners Concept of time 

As the model indicates, we recognize the influence of culture (including group identities), personality (involving communication style), and the perception of an interpersonal relationship on communication outcomes.  Intercultural communication emphasizes culture. 

The axioms behind intercultural communication remind us how important it is to examine why we think about and act toward individuals and groups as we do.  

Worldwide interest in intercultural communication grows out of two assumptions. First, you live in an age when changes in technology, travel, economic and political systems, immigration patterns, and population density have created a world in which you increasingly interact with  

Intercultural communication involves skills that facilitate relationships, break down barriers, and create foundations for new visions.  Personal style affects our first impression, which influence intercultural communication.  

Intercultural communication involves fundamental attitudes toward groups and relationships. Positive intercultural attitudes lead to adaptive, functional outcomes, such as friendship, peace, increased understanding, and lasting bonds.