COMM 1 Chapter 5-6, 9-11, Appendix B: Reading Notes (post-midterm)
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Culture : learned system of thought and behavior that belongs to and typifies a relatively large group of people; composite of their shared beliefs, values, and practices. Worldview : framework through which you interpret the world and the people in it. Much of worldview is not obvious ex. You don"t notice you routinely make eye contact during conversations till someone fails to meet your gaze. Worldview affects which topics we discuss in personal and professional settings, as well as how we communicate nonverbally. Also affects how we perceive others" communication. Uganda women value importance of women gaining weight and us women value importance of losing weight. Intercultural communication : the communication between people from different cultures who. Communication considered intercultural when differences between communicators are so have different worldviews substantial that they can create different interpretations and expectations. Key to addressing intercultural misunderstanding is not to limit yourself to interactions w/ people who perceive things exactly like you.
