| YYLZUNS Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Settings ie Cite examples on how to enhance one’s ability to communicate with people from diverse cultures. : e Create a three-to four-minute presentation about various cultural modes of communication of a certain country. Wr How do you get to communicate effectively across cultures? Indicate whether you agree or disagree with cach of the following statements: 1. 1 am interested in interacting with people who are both like me and different from me. 2, 1 am sensitive to the concems of all minority an multicultural country. .d majority groups in our 3. I can sense when persons from other cultures seem not to understand me or get confused by my actions. + and major cultural 4, [have no fear communicating with persons from both minor groups. . People from other cultures may get angry with my cultural affiliates. . I deal with conflicts with people from ‘other cultures depending on the situation and their cultural background. other cultures. hhen dealing with people of different cultures. aw My culture is inferior to [can manage my behavior wi I show respect to the diverse co ox smmunication practices of other people. the more prepared you g people from different 2 of agreements you have indicates Note: The more number tion arena by welcomint are in expanding your communica cultures. and Global Communication in Muticutura Settings eae Lesson 3: Local| — Living in a globalized world, you encounter people with or cultura, backgrounds, Such interactions occur in social, educational, political and commerciay settings. Hence, in today's era of increased global communication, it is imperative 4, understand intercultural communication for us to enhance our intercultural viplatee and competence. Intercultural competence is essential for us to live harmoniously despite oy, differences in culture, ee ar) Intercultural communication refers to interaction with people cultures (Jandt, 1998). from diverse | Forms of Intercultural Communication (Jandt, 1998) 1. Interracial communication - communicating with people from different races Interethnic communication ~ interacting with people of different ethnic origins tion — communicating between representatives from 2, International communi different nations 3. Intracultural communication — interacting with members of the same racial or | ethnic group or co-culture According to Gamble and Gamble (2008), communication style among cultures differs; it may be high-context or low-context communication. High-context communication is a tradition-linked communication system which adheres strongly to being indirect. Low-context communication is a system that works on straightforward communication. Improving Intercultural Communication Competence The following guidelines may help you enhance your ability to communicate effectively across cultures (Gamble & Gamble, 2008). 1, Recognize the validity and differences of communication styles among people. 2. Learn to eliminate personal biases and prejudices. 3. Strive to acquire communication skills necessary in a multicultural world,| In what specific ways can you enhan i it | henttess chee ce your ability to communicate with people 1, “Human beings draw close to one another by their common nature, but habits and customs keep them apart.” (Confucius) Do you agree or disagree? Give concrete situations to support your stand. 2. Identify a country where graduates of your program or field of specialization are in demand. Research on the various cultural modes of communication that a newly hired employee in that country should remember. Based on your research, prepare a three- to four-minute presentation. Cr) This lesson on local and global communication in multicultural settings helped me realize that Lesson 3: Local and Global Communication in Muli