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Do you remember chapter 2?!

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?. Communication, Culture, and Identity. Chapter 3 Lecture/Recap. What is Culture?.

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Do you remember chapter 2?!

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  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) • Vary in strength • Vary in content • 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

  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. Diversity – Roles and Challenges

  10. Diversity in U.S. • “diversity can be challenging” (p. 57) • Diversity increasing • 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

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

  12. Challenges and Solutions

  13. Challenges • Ethnocentrism • Stereotyping • 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

  14. Example: Media Clip (The Office - Diversity Day) • Look for examples of ethnocentrism, stereotyping, anxiety/uncertainty, misinterpretations, assumptions • List ways for improvements (reflect on those discussed in the chapter)

  15. Improving Intercultural Understanding • Acknowledging and eliminating biases, stereotypes, and prejudices • Takes effort; some unknown • Examples: • “no homo” • “acting black/white” • “Muslim=terrorist”

  16. 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

  17. Comm Journal (Due Wednesday, 11/23;Thursday, 11/24) • 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 • Must go beyond a simple answer/question dialogue

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