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2: Cultural Essentials and the Roots of Culture
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2.1: A Values Analysis Approach to Intercultural Communication
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Intercultural communication involves recognizing cultural differences and understanding value systems that shape behaviors and attitudes. Hofstede identified six key value dimensions including individualism/collectivism and power distance, which help analyze cultural values. Kluckhohn-Strodtbeck's Value Orientations Theory provides a lens into universal human concerns across societies.
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2.2: A Dialectical Approach to Intercultural Communication
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Intercultural communication involves navigating the complexity and contradictions of different cultural interactions. A dialectical approach examines the interplay of opposing concepts such as cultural-individual, personal-contextual, and others, highlighting the relational dynamics rather than viewing them in isolation. This perspective allows for a nuanced understanding of intercultural communication, promoting critical thinking and adaptability.