ISS 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cultural Relativism, Ethnocentrism

• School: MSU
• Department: Integrative Studies Social Sci
• Course: ISS 210
• Professor: J. Yelinek

Document Summary

Multiculturalism: the term can be used to describe a society made up of diverse cultures. It can also refer to a society"s tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. Intercultural communication: refers to communication between individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and between diverse groups. Can lead to a better understanding of other cultures and societies rather than just your own. Development of a more open minded thought process. This means seeing our own culture as the center of the universe while other cultures are seen as insignificant and inferior. This may lead to prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination. The degree to which an individual judges other cultures by their context. This evaluates the behaviors of a culture by its assumptions about the reality. Necessity and benefits in intercultural communication (2)