Chapter 1, part 1

Intercultural Communication

The exchange of meaningful information between people from different cultural backgrounds.

Culture

Characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, including language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, and arts.

Majority Culture

The culture held by the majority group in a society, often viewed as the 'normal' culture.

Interpersonal Communication

A form of communication that involves a small number of people interacting with one another.

Cross-Cultural Communication

The comparison of communication behaviors and patterns in two or more cultures.

Lingua Franca

A common language used in international contexts for means of accomplishing international activities.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Cultural Homogeneity

The reduction of cultural diversity resulting from the spread of a dominant culture.

Internationalization

A systematic attempt to increase international knowledge, practices, and cultures within an organization.

Personal Growth

The process of improving oneself through activities that develop talents and potential.