04:192:200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Linguistics, Nonverbal Communication, Muted Group Theory

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Communication
• Course: 04:192:200
• Professor: Craig Scott

Document Summary

Culture is created and learned through communication with others. (cid:1) Beliefs, values, and norms are manifested( ) through communication. Culture influences how we communicate and is also shaped by it. Misunderstandings revealed as well. (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) 3 layers of the onion: artifacts (everything you see as a representation of culture) Physical manifestations( )& overt. (cid:1) behaviors grounded in values/assumptions: values (everything you see as important) Social principles, philosophies, goals, and standards seen as worthwhile( ). Taken-for-granted, core beliefs about what is correct and real; the essence( ) of culture. (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Problems when layers are inconsistent (your artifacts do not fits your values) (cid:1) Theories suggest cultural differences along key dimensions are what lead to problems and misunderstandings (cid:1) Group loyalty, harmony, conformity reliance (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Extent to which we appreciate or tolerate unstructured, unclear, or unpredictable situations. (cid:1)