Do you remember Chapter 2?!

1. Do you remember Chapter 2?! • Two elements of self concept? • Difference between the two? • What is attribution theory? • Difference between sex and gender? • Relationship between perception, self, and communication?

2. Communication, Culture, and Identity Chapter 3 Lecture/Recap

3. What is Culture? • Shared, personal, and learned life experiences • Values, norms, traditions • Values = standards • Norms = patterns of communication • Traditions = customs • Impacts worldview and interpersonal communication

4. Cultural Identity • ‘…cultural background helps shape identity’ (p. 54) • Everyone is a cultural being • Made up of ethnicity, gender, age, life stage, beliefs, values, assumptions; intersection of these elements • Learned from family, friends, and communities (e.g. guideposts) • Varies in strength & content • Will impact our views, behaviors, and practices • Including communication • Can you have multiple cultural identities?

5. Intercultural Communication • Importance? • Occurs when individuals from different countries communicate? • The only case?

6. Dimensions of Culture • Cultural variability theory • Uncertainty avoidance • Distribution of Power (high vs. low power distance) • Masculine vs. Feminine • Individualism vs. Collectivism • Context orientation theory • High context vs. low context

7. Culture is…. • Learned • Enculturation • Acculturation • Capable of creating communities • Co-cultures • Cultural clash • Good or Bad? • Multi-leveled • Mini-cultures EXAMPLE: Never Been Kissed (film)

8. In-Class Activity: Researching a Co-Culture • Research the Millennial Generation • (Hint: Many of you are part of this generation) • Based on what you found, what are some possible aspects of this group’s culture?

9. Conversing with a Different Generation…..

10. Diversity – Roles and Challenges

11. Diversity in U.S. • “diversity can be challenging” (p. 57) • Why? • Diversity increasing • Group chat: How do events/situations impact diversity, culture, and interpersonal communication? • The Women’s Rights Movement • Legalization (or banning) of Gay Marriage • September 11, 2001 • Election of President Barack Obama • Others?

12. Six Reasons for Studying Intercultural Communication • Technological imperative • Demographic imperative • Melting pot vs. salad bowl • Economic imperative • Global village, outsourcing, globalization • Peace imperative • Self-awareness imperative • Ethical imperative

13. Challenges and Solutions

14. Challenges • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5mAMDZYElE • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HK-Cf9R4q-c • Ethnocentrism • Stereotyping • Activity: Shining light on hurtful, overgeneralizations • Personal examples that bother you? Impact on interpersonal communication? • Identify a stereotype • Why does it bother you? Who does it hurt? Give an example of how it could impact interpersonal communication? • Share with partner/group • Respond to partner’s stereotypes. Do you agree with comments? Why or why not?

15. Challenges (continued) • Anxiety and Uncertainty (In-groups vs. out-groups) • Misinterpretation of Nonverbal and Verbal Behaviors • Assuming similarities and/or differences • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rl9Cxc7uZA • Good or Bad? Why?

16. Improving Intercultural Understanding • Acknowledging and eliminating biases, stereotypes, and prejudices • Takes effort; some unknown • Examples: • “no homo” • “acting black/white” • “Muslim=terrorist” • Others? • GROUP CHAT--CONSIDER… • Why do people use the statement? • What does it mean? • Who could it hurt?

17. Improving Intercultural Understanding • Be tolerant of the unknown • Educate yourself • Cultural respect • Avoid cultural imperialism; practice cultural empathy • Be prepared • Recognize the individual; not just their cultures

18. Group Activity • Watch episode that discusses culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlFiL3KncQo&feature=youtube_gdata_player • Look out for examples of stereotypes, assumptions, and cultural clash (among other elements discussed during the lecture) • Be prepared to answer following questions? • Who was wrong in this situation? Who was right? What is the reasoning behind your answer? • How did culture impact the interpersonal encounters? • Was there a healthy resolution to culture clash? • What were some issues dealing with culture? (e.g. was a statement problematic and culturally insensitive? Was there unfair judgment based on a person’s culture? Were there double standards?) • How did your cultural identity impact your reactions to this episode and situation?

19. Application Exercise #2 (Worth 30 points) • Converse with someone from a different generation about one of the following topics: • Social networking • Reality television • Politics • September 11th Terrorist Attack • Hip-Hop Music • Feminism • How did the conversation go? Do you think culture played a role? Why or why not? • Note other cultural differences that may have played a role • Go back to chapter 2—how did the conversation shape your perceptions? Explain. • Go back to chapter 1—explain if your encounter was interpersonal or impersonal, and why. • Address questions in a 1-2 page write-up.