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INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Submitted By :Muhammad Amir Mushtaq

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The term communication can be defined in manyways. communication as a symbolic process in

which people create shared meanings. A symbolin this definition refers to a word, action or objectthat represents a meaning. Meaning, then, is aperception, thought or feeling experienced andcommunicated by a person.

Communication

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Intercultural communication in its most basic formrefers to an academic field of study, research andin an organization . Its seeks to understand howpeople from different countries and culturesbehave, communicate and perceive the worldaround them.

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

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CULTUREThe term culture refers to all the characteristics

common to a particular group of people that arelearned and not given by nature .That the memberof a group have two legs is thus not a culture

characteristics but a nature alone while a specialbut common way of walking would probably beculture.

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Cultural DimentionsPatterns of thoughts

Patterns of behavior

Patterns of artifacts

Imprints in nature

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Need of interculturalcommunication

The student will increase their knowledgeabout their culture and increase theirawareness about other culture .thisknowledge should enable students to bebetter equipped to understand and resolvethe issue and conflict that can and do arisewhen people of different culture interact.

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Objective of interculturalcommunication

To enable you to learn how to analyze culturaldifferences.

To enable you to develop the awareness, knowledge

and skills necessary to communicate effectively withother cultures.

To make you aware of how national cultures affect asocietys culture, institutions, organisations andbusiness practices.

To make you examine and understand your own cultureand how that differs from other cultures.Reduced ConflictTo increase your knowledge about the importance of

cross-cultural communication in today's world.

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Significance

Function

Types

Benefits

Intercultural Communicationfor Business

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Language

Cultural Norms

Lack of understanding

Misunderstanding

Barriers related to interculturalcommunication

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How To Overcome Barriers of interculturalcultural

Listen carefully and, if in doubt, ask for confirmation of understanding

Respect the local communication formalities and styles,and watch for any changes in body language.

If it is not possible to learn the other's language, it isexpedient to show some respect by learning a few words.

Avoid using slang and idioms, choosing words that willconvey only the most specific understandings to listener.

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Conclusion

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