COMMUNICATION

AND
GLOBALIZATION
Globalization
Globalization
 The basic concept of globalization is the expansion
and integration of the cultural, political, economic,
and technological domains of countries.

 This reflects that the world is borderless, and the

countries are interconnected and interdependent.
Global Communication
How to communicate effectively in a
global society
 Express your ideas effectively in verbal, non-verbal, and
written forms in either digital or non-digital environment or
both.
 Use effective listening skills to evaluate arguments and
rationalize judgments, and improve job-effectiveness and
work relationship.
 Communicate with purpose to a variety of audiences.
 Promote collaboration and cooperation with others.
 Understand the concept of diversity and promote respect all
the time.
 Use technology and social media responsibly.
Cultural Issues Affecting Communication

Cultural Identity
 Defined as the values , attitudes, and ways of doing things
that a person brings with him from the particular place where
he was brought up as a child.
Racial Identity
 Refers to how one’s membership to a particular race affects
how one interacts with co-workers of different races.
Ethnic Identity
 Highlights the role of ethnicity plays in how two persons
from different cultures interact with one another.
Cultural Issues Affecting Communication

Gender Roles
 Communication between members of different cultures is
affected by how different societies view the roles of men and
women.
Individual Identity
 How a person communicates with others from other cultures
depends on his own unique personality traits and his self esteem.
Social Class
 Refers to the level of society that person was born into or
references when determining who he wants to be and how he
will act accordingly.
Cultural Issues Affecting Communication

Age Identity
 Refers to how members of different age groups interact
with one another.
The Roles Identity
 Refers to the different roles a person plays in his or
her life including their roles as husband or wife,
father, mother or child, employer or employee, and so
forth.
Impact of Communication on the World

 Impact on Healthcare
 Impact on Aids of Catastrophic Events
 Impact on Environmental Protection
 Impact on News Reporting
Group Activity:
Instruction:
Organize a group discussion about a topic implied
in any of the aforementioned videos. Make sure that
every member is given enough time to say something
about the topic being discussed. 10 minutes is allotted
time for your discussion. This activity is worth 50
points.