intercultural

communication
across language and
culture.
Create a fictional country.
a. What is the name of the country?
b. Is it an island or land-locked?
c. What is its tourist attraction?
d. What is your country famous for?
Describe the way your
citizens use language and
their general traits.
a. behavior (loud? reserved? humorous?)
b. language (talkative? barbaric? polite?)
c. non-verbal cues (bowing, shaking hands)
Definition and Nature
• Intercultural communication takes place when
people draw from their cultural identity to
understand values, prejudice, language,
attitudes and relationship. (Gudykunst & Kim,
2003)
• The sending and receiving of messages across
languages and cultures.
Characteristics of
Competent
Intercultural
Communication
• flexibility and mindfulness
• open-mindedness and sensitivity
• ability to engage in divergent
thinking
• politeness
• challenge gender norms
• avoid talking down
• be polite at all times
• be sensitive to religious
practices
Thank you for
listening!