CMN 2181 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Melting Pot, Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Competence
21 Jan 2020
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Important: intercultural communication is between multiple ethnic, social and cultural groups. The goal is to discuss with others and not change their point of view. Important: communication becomes intercultural when the needs and norms of various cultural groups are included in a larger social discussion. It considers the different cultural components of the different groups. Metaphors about the usa: they are useful when simplifying complicated and unfamiliar concepts. They can explain new ideas and tell the stories of complex issues. Metaphors are used to explain in a simplistic matter how different groups come together to form a culture. They can clarify both the differences and similarities. They can illustrate the challenges facing cultural diversity and intercultural communication. They can represent the image of what society should be. Example: multiculturalism can be represented by a rainbow. A whole that is composed of multiple elements. Melting pot metaphor: a melting pot blends substances using high temperatures.
