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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)In the quest to explore the multiple facets of intercultural communication, this book is divided into three general areas: foundations, elements, and contexts. The foundations cover the basic princi...In the quest to explore the multiple facets of intercultural communication, this book is divided into three general areas: foundations, elements, and contexts. The foundations cover the basic principles associated with communication studies and culture. The elements move beyond the basics into self, identities, verbal, and nonverbal process associated with communication and culture.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.08%3A_ConflictJust as there is no consensus across cultures about what constitutes a conflict or how the conflicting events should be framed, there are also many different conflict response theories. It is also a t...Just as there is no consensus across cultures about what constitutes a conflict or how the conflicting events should be framed, there are also many different conflict response theories. It is also a topic of interest for sociologists, psychologists, business managers, educators, and communities. Acquiring knowledge about personal and intercultural conflict styles can hopefully help us transform conflicts into meaningful dialogue, and become better communicators in the process.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.10%3A_TourismTourism is one of the world’s largest and most complex industries. In today’s world, there are many ways to be a tourist, and all of them are being impacted by new media. Tourism is not without costs ...Tourism is one of the world’s largest and most complex industries. In today’s world, there are many ways to be a tourist, and all of them are being impacted by new media. Tourism is not without costs to political structures and the environment. At its best, tourism is a useful tool to share, sustain, and improve cultural diversity. At its worst, tourism can destroy a community and a culture. The reality of tourism is much more complicated than just taking a vacation.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/00%3A_Front_Matter/02%3A_PrefaceHall (1989) writes that for us to understand each other may mean, “reorganizing [our] thinking…and few people are willing to risk such a radical move.” Communication theorists, anthropologists, and ot...Hall (1989) writes that for us to understand each other may mean, “reorganizing [our] thinking…and few people are willing to risk such a radical move.” Communication theorists, anthropologists, and others have given us tools to develop an awareness of our own thinking so we can begin the reorganization necessary to truly understand others whose culture may be different from our own.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.12%3A_EducationWhile educational institutions can be places of international, interracial, and intercultural contact, these contacts do not necessarily lead to increased intercultural competence. Students “who see c...While educational institutions can be places of international, interracial, and intercultural contact, these contacts do not necessarily lead to increased intercultural competence. Students “who see culture as a barrier tend to deny, resist, or minimize differences” while “those who see culture as a resource tend to accept and appreciate difference” (Martin & Nakayama, 2011).
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.14%3A_ConclusionMy goal with this book was first, and foremost, to make studying intercultural communication in college more affordable for students, but once the course has been completed, my hope is that you contin...My goal with this book was first, and foremost, to make studying intercultural communication in college more affordable for students, but once the course has been completed, my hope is that you continue to grow in cultural humility while creating your own gracious space in which to learn. Intercultural communication is a life skill that I hope that you will continually build upon as you meet new people and find yourself in new situations. I hope that you find joy in the journey.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.05%3A_Verbal_CommunicationHow do you communicate? How do you think? We use language as a system to create and exchange meaning with one another, and the types of words we use influence both our perceptions and others interpret...How do you communicate? How do you think? We use language as a system to create and exchange meaning with one another, and the types of words we use influence both our perceptions and others interpretation of our meanings. Language is one of the more conspicuous expressions of culture. Aside from the obvious differences, vocabularies are actually often built on the cultural experiences of the users.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.09%3A_Pop_CultureSome of us may be very selective in our consumption of popular culture, but it’s difficult to find someone who has not been touched by popular culture at all. The most common forms of popular culture ...Some of us may be very selective in our consumption of popular culture, but it’s difficult to find someone who has not been touched by popular culture at all. The most common forms of popular culture are movies, music, television, video games, sports, entertainment news, fashion, and various forms of technology. No matter what nation you are a citizen of, you have been impacted by the economic and social impact of popular culture.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.02%3A_Communication_Principles_and_ProcessMost of us admit that communication is important, but it’s often in the back of our minds or viewed as something that “just happens.” Putting communication at the front of your mind and becoming more ...Most of us admit that communication is important, but it’s often in the back of our minds or viewed as something that “just happens.” Putting communication at the front of your mind and becoming more aware of how you communicate can be informative and have many positive effects. In this section, as we learn the principles of communication.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/01%3A_Chapters/1.11%3A_BusinessCulture matters. We must understand the concept of culture and its characteristics so we can appreciate the impact of our specific cultural background on our own mindset and behavior, as well as those...Culture matters. We must understand the concept of culture and its characteristics so we can appreciate the impact of our specific cultural background on our own mindset and behavior, as well as those of colleagues and customers. According to Hirsch (1987), business literacy requires more than knowing how to read, it also requires a certain level of comprehension of background information about the culture.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Intercultural_Communication/Intercultural_Communication_for_the_Community_College_(Karen_Krumrey-Fulks)/00%3A_Front_Matter/01%3A_InfoPageThe LibreTexts libraries are Powered by NICE CXOne and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the Californi...The LibreTexts libraries are Powered by NICE CXOne and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions Program, and Merlot.
