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 BEFORE WE BEGIN

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about Intercultural Communication
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What is culture?
 CULTURE

Singer (1998) defined culture as: a

pattern of learned, group-related
perceptions – including both verbal and
nonverbal language, attitudes, values,
belief systems, disbelief systems and
behaviors that is accepted and expected by
an identity group (Singer, 1998:5)
IN 1976, HALL DEVELOPED THE ICEBERG
ANALOGY OF CULTURE.
 Hall suggests that the only way to learn the internal
culture of others is to actively participate in their
culture. When one first enters a new culture, only the
most overt behaviors are apparent. As one spends more
time in that new culture, the underlying beliefs, values,
and thought patterns that dictate that behavior will be
uncovered. What this model teaches us is that we
cannot judge a new culture based only on what we see
when we first enter it. We must take the time to get to
know individuals from that culture and interact with
them. Only by doing so can we uncover the values and
beliefs that underlie the behavior of that society.
What is intercultural
communication?
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observation about Intercultural
Communication
What do you think are the factors
that affect intercultural
communication ?
Culture shock is the feeling of
disorientation experienced by
someone when they are suddenly
subjected to an unfamiliar culture
and way of life. It can be caused
by a range of things, both big and
small, such as unfamiliar
greetings and hand gestures,
strange food, difficult language
barriers, getting lost in a new city
or making a cultural faux pas
because you did not know the
local custom.
Sharing of experience
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Present a short conversation

showing intercultural
communication or culture shock
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The term World Englishes refers to the differences in the English
language that emerge as it is used in various contexts across the
world. Scholars of World Englishes identify the varieties of English
used in different sociolinguistic contexts, analyzing their history,
background, function, and influence.
Languages develop to fulfill the needs of the societies that use them.
Because societies contain a diverse range of social needs, and
because these needs can differ across cultures and geographies,
multiple varieties of the English language exist. These include
American English, British English, Australian English, Canadian
English, Indian English, and so on.
 BEFORE WE BEGIN

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about World Englishes

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ph8gJBM
REFLECT/ THINK

Have you been in a situation where

you were surrounded by members of
another culture or subculture and you
did not understand what was
happening? Share the details of that
experience .