PY1106 Lecture 7: Lecture 7 - Interculutral communication
6 Feb 2019
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The contested space between two knowledge systems where things are not clearly black, white, indigenous or western. A set of congruent behaviours, attitudes and policies that come together in a system, agency or among professionals and enable that system, agency or those professionals to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. The meaning of a word can be determined by the structure of the words that surround it. Social & cultural norms determine the appropriateness of language in particular contexts. Indirect: implied, hinted at - context is important in communication of meaning. Low-context cultures typically use elaborate styles to provide meaning to communication. Understanding that silence is not the absence of communication. Jane elliot - eye of the storm (1968) In sighted prejudice (blue vs. brown eyed) among children in classroom. Same patterns when reversing the direction of prejudice. The power of language in maintaining cultural identity.
