Intercultural communication & Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity / Speech Context & Levels of Comm

Intercultural communication

Interaction, negotiation, and meaning-creation among people of varied backgrounds.

Ethnocentrism — Denial

Failure to recognize cultural differences.

Ethnocentrism — Defense

Recognizes differences but reacts with superiority and intimidation.

Ethnocentrism — Minimization

Emphasizes universality of ideas over cultural differences.

Ethnorelativism — Acceptance

Begins to appreciate important cultural differences.

Ethnorelativism — Adaptation

Open to new perspectives and able to shift worldview.

Ethnorelativism — Integration

Sees oneself and actions from multiple cultural viewpoints.

Context

Stimuli, environment, or ambience surrounding an event that affects communication.

Intrapersonal communication

Communication within the self (internal discourse, solo vocal, solo written).

Interpersonal communication

Dyadic exchange of messages between two people.

Small group communication

Interaction among three or more people working toward a goal.

Public communication

One-to-many communication in front of an audience (often linear).

Mass communication

One-to-many mediated communication via news, TV, radio (linear)