Local Cultural Language Awareness and Communication Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the lecture covering communication contexts, cultural and language awareness, listening types, clarification, and constructive feedback.

Refers to the subcultures, regional languages, or inside norms of a specific group, such as a hometown block.

Local Context

Refers to looking beyond recent circles to recognize diverse international or multiregional audiences, local practices, issues, customs, and social norms.

Global Context

Recognizing that people decode messages based on their unique cultural upbringings, traditions, values, beliefs, and behaviors.

Cultural Awareness

Understanding that language varies across regions, cultures, and social groups, and practicing intentional vocabulary choice.

Language Awareness

The intentional practice of choosing vocabulary that treats all individuals equally regardless of gender, race, culture, language proficiency, or economic background.

Inclusivity

An example of medical jargon meaning no food or water intake.

NPO

An example of medical jargon referring to a heart attack.

Myocardial Infarction

A passive physical process where the ears register sound waves.

Hearing

An intentional mental process where the listener focuses completely on the speaker, decodes tone and body language, and seeks to understand the message before formulating a reply.

Active Listening

A style of listening where an individual is physically present, but mentally absent.

Passive Listening

A style of listening where an individual selects whom or what they want to listen to.

Selective Listening

Asking open-ended questions or using summarizing statements to ensure a speaker is correctly understood before responding.

Clarification

Delivering a response that is supportive, actionable, and solution-focused rather than dismissive, sarcastic, or judgmental.

Constructive Feedback