+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?

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Communication, Culture, and IdentityChapter 3 Lecture/Recap

+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

+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?

+Intercultural Communication

Importance?

Occurs when individuals from different countries communicate?The only case?

+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

+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)

+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?

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Conversing with a Different

Generation…..

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Diversity – Roles and Challenges

+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?

+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

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Challenges and Solutions

+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?

+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?

+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?

+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

+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?

+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.