2. Objectives
At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
1. Analyze the importance of intercultural relations
for national and global awareness, and
2. Develop an appreciation for diversity and
empathy towards different cultures.
3. CULTURAL CONNECTIONS
HAVE YOU GONE TO A PLACE WHERE
YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH? WITH
DIFFERENT CULTURE? HOW DID YOU
FEEL?
4. The way you live
• Customs
• Food
• Music
• Clothing
• Health
• Religious
practices
• Relationships
• Family structure
The way you view
things
• Beliefs
• Values
• Spirituality
• Perceptions
• Attitude
• Expectation
The way you
communicate
• Meaning of
language
• Interaction
Pattern
• Communication
• Verbal & non
verbal
CULTURE
5. It is a relatively new formal field of social science
studies
It is learning how to see oneself and the world through the
eyes of another
It is closely related to anthropology and social studies
It is a practical, multi-field discipline designed to train
its students to understand, communicate, and
accomplish specific goals outside their own cultures.
What is Intercultural relations?
7. Intercultural communication refers to the effective
communication between people/ workers/ clients of different
cultural background.
Technology has truly made the world a smaller place. All
cultures are now tied together by information.
Business is often the first link between countries.
We must learn how to deal with other cultures.
Two trends of Intercultural Communication
Globalization
Multicultural workforce
Intercultural Relationships in ShrinkingWorld.
8. Arabic language is written from right to left and almost all
other languages are written from left to right.
In America, people shake hands ,and even hug each
other. But in India they just join hands to say namaskar.
Raising your hand up means stop in America or
England. In some Asian countries this gesture is used
when asking for permission to speak.
Examples of Cultural differences
9. Improving verbal and nonverbal communication
Better adaptation to a new environment;
Learning how to understand, reduce and overcome stress;
Better understanding of one’s own culture and finding one’s
place in a society;
Reduced feeling of anxiety in contacts with members of
other cultures;
Learning about customs and habitual behaviours of
members of other cultures.
Personal growth through increased tolerance;
Developing a positive attitude towards otherness;
Willingness to accept differences
Benefits of intercultural communication
10. CulturalDiversity
Each person is representative of a mixture of “cultures
and experiences”…
Diversity-Diversity is the group of people who have
different characteristics.
These characteristics can differ in socioeconomic
backgrounds, countries, races, religions and
achievement levels.
Multiculturalism-It is the difference between cultures.
Diversity Involves:
Recognizing our unique differences
Attracting people of all backgrounds
12. Students prepare short presentations or
displays showcasing aspects of their
own culture.
Cultural Exchange
Fair
13. Discussion Questions?
What is Cultural difference ?
Can differences in culture draw people
closer ?
Does cultural values dominate or affect the
attitude of the individual?
Does the change in the world communities
has affected the human relations.
14. Reflect on a time when you experienced or
witnessed positive intercultural interactions.
How can fostering intercultural relations
contribute to a more cooperative and
harmonious living?”
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