04:189:101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Intercultural Communication, Intersubjectivity

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Communication and Informatio
• Course: 04:189:101
• Professor: Marie C.Haverfield

Document Summary

Multiple definitions of culture: nationality o o. Culture is developed and maintained through communication o. Culture serves several functions related to communication o o o. Creating a context for interaction and negotiating among members. Communication shapes culture and, in turn, culture shapes communication: doing culture o. Cultures are complex and multifaceted: many factors influence doing culture o. Taken for granted: when we are aware it is because of. Cultures change over time: as we change we in turn influence the cultures we are a part of o. Similar communication patterns: high and low context orientation. High context: individuals rely on context rather than explicit messages to convey meaning. Low context: most of the meaning is in the message its self, rather than the context of the event. Not a lot of history with people, so you must look at exactly what the person is saying o. Collective: group"s goal: monochronic and polychronic orientation.