Intercultura

l
Communica
tion
How do people understand each other (if they really understand
anything at all)
 I can define the
different stages of
intercultural model
of communication
 Intercultural
communication
 Happens when
individual
interact, negotiate
and create
meanings while
bringing in their
varied cultural
backgrounds
It also pertains
to
communication
among people
from different
nationalities
Issues of
Intercultura
l
Communica
tion
Knowledge
In order for us to
communicate properly
and interact with
foreign countries, we
need to be aware of
their culture.
Skills
Having attained
cultural
knowledge, we
can perform
actions
appropriate to
Attitudes
We also
need to
show a
tolerant
disposition
towards
 The Developmental
Model of Intercultural
Sensitivity
Denial
Individual does not
recognize cultural
differences

“all cities are the

same…”
Defense
 Individual starts to
recognize cultural
differences
 Superior and Inferior
view of cultures
 “our culture is
better…” or “their
Minimization
More on
universality of ideas
rather than on
cultural differences
“once we get
through the cultural
Acceptance
Appreciate
important cultural
differences
“these people and I
have different
values and
experiences, and I
Adaptation
Open to world views
when accepting new
perspective
“to address our
issue, I have to
adjust my approach
to consider both my
own and my
Integration
Starts to go beyond
their own cultures
See themselves and
their actions based on
multifarious cultural
viewpoints
“ I can look at things
form the perspective of