Week 6-9: Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Settings

Culture

It shapes so much of the way a person interacts with each other. It is indeed a challenge to communicate with a person with cultural diversity because a context may differ depending on the person's perception of word meaning in relation to their ______.

cultural diversity

Culture shapes so much of the way a person interacts with each other. It is indeed a challenge to communicate with a person with _______ because a context may differ depending on the person's perception of word meaning in relation to their culture.

• Then when you think about language barriers and vocabulary used by different generations, it is easy to see where miscommunication can happen.

• language,

• medium of communication,

• personality, and

• culture.

Barriers to Local and Global Communication in Multicultural Setting

Some barriers to effective communication are the following:

Culture

It becomes a barrier to effective communication when people have different language bearing and interpretations of such words. An example of this is the “ok sign” done by everyone.

ok

One gesture has a lot of interpretation. In the US, the ok sign means __?

an insult

while in Brazil, it is _____ to do the "ok sign

money

The ‘‘ok’’ sign means what in Japan?

Zero

The ‘‘ok’’ sign means what in Russia?

culture is different from someone else's

The picture above clearly states the different meanings of a hand gesture. It shows that misunderstanding will likely occur when the ______________. The best way to avoid such things is to learn about other's cultures and set awareness of how one will react and behave when such a situation arises.

know and learn the culture beforehand

Knowing and understanding the importance of verbal and non-verbal communication and how it takes place in a multicultural setting is also relevant. It is advised to ____________ to avoid misconceptions.

• Upon learning the culture, expect differences. A person with a different culture from you has a different language, may speak at different volumes, is less direct in showing emotion, or may or may not engage in small talks.

• Be wary of how you deliver your words or show your gesture because it may lead to a lot of misconceptions. It is important to use formal words to avoid offending others despite cultural differences. This is the best way to deal in a multicultural setting locally and globally.

expect differences.

• Upon learning the culture, __________. A person with a different culture from you has a different language, may speak at different volumes, is less direct in showing emotion, or may or may not engage in small talks.

it may lead to a lot of misconceptions

• Be wary of how you deliver your words or show your gesture because _________________. It is important to use formal words to avoid offending others despite cultural differences. This is the best way to deal in a multicultural setting locally and globally.

Registers

These are the style of the language spoken and writing that is appropriate for a certain situation. It could be formal, informal, or neutral

registers

In the writing discipline, the language _________ determine the vocabulary, structure, and grammar in writing.

how you communicate with different people.

There are different language registers for different types of writing that everyone uses, just as the language everyone speaks. Communication depends on ___________________.

Example:

• To your brother: What’s up? Good thing you came to visit!

• To the President: Good morning, Mr. President. Thank you for visiting.

Formal Language Register

In academic writing, formal writing is required but said to be the most difficult because it uses formal language and formal structures of grammar. Common examples are essays, business letters, and reports, among others. - This is an example of what type of language register?

Informal Language Register

This is written to talk to the closest someone such as friends and family. We used ___________ in this type of writing because it shows how we know them very well.

Informal writing includes:

• Personal e-mails

• Phone texts

• Short notes

• Friendly letters

• Most blogs

• Diaries and journals

- This is an example of what type of language register?

Formal Writing/Language

Common examples of this are are essays, business letters, and reports, among others.

informal writing/language

________ writing includes:

• Personal e-mails

• Phone texts

• Short notes

• Friendly letters

• Most blogs

• Diaries and journals

Neutral Language Register

In this type of writing, is not necessarily formal or informal and is incorporated with non-emotional topics. It is not positive or negative but also delivers facts. What type of language register is this?

Examples:

• Reviews

• Articles

neutral writing

Examples: of this type of writing

• Reviews

• Articles

• Some Letters

• Some Essays

• Technical writing

Martin Joos (1961)

In one prominent model by _________. It describes five styles in spoken English:

Frozen

It is also referred to as a static register. Printed unchanging language, such as Biblical quotations, often contains archaisms. The wording is exactly the same every time it is spoken.

Frozen

Examples are the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America and other ‘‘static’’ vocalizations.

Formal

One-way participation; no interruption; technical vocabulary or exact definitions are important; includes presentations or introductions between strangers

Consultative

Two-way participation; background information is provided - prior knowledge is not assumed. ‘‘back-channel behavior’’ such as ‘‘uh huh,’’ ‘‘I see,’’ etc., is common. Interruptions are allowed. Examples include teacher/students, doctor/patient, expert/apprentice, etc.

Casual

In-group friends and acquaintances; no background information provided; ellipsis and slang common; interruptions common. This is common among friends in a social setting.

Intimate

Non-public; intonation more important than wording or grammar; private vocabulary. Also includes non-verbal messages. This is most common among family members and close friends.