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Intercultural Communication

1. Wroclaw university of science and technology FACULTY OF ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT OF EMBEDDED ROBOTICS SOCIAL COMMUNICATION PRESENTATION TOPIC: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION Name: David Ugochukwu Asogwa Student ID: 263016 Date: 26 th April 2021 Lecturer: Dr. Rafał Szopa

2. WHAT IS SOCIAL COMMUNICATION? According to the theory of Mind-Tom: Social Communication refers to language that is used in social situations. It refers to a child's ability to use language to interact with others in a variety of situations and the ability to take the perspective of another and modify language use accordingly and the use of non verbal language. Good social communication skills includes: Make eye contact when talking and listening Know when it’s their turn to speak Know when to start and stop talking Using body language and facial expression to communicate needs and situations Talk about a variety of interests and take into mind the interests of the listener, etc.

3. Intercultural communication Intercultural communication is the verbal and nonverbal interaction between people from different cultural backgrounds. It is the communication between cultures. It describes a single person trying to interact in a foreign environment or, a two-way street, where people from both cultures are trying to improve their communication. Intercultural communication skills are those required to communicate, or share information, with people from other cultures and social groups.

4. Good intercultural communication fundamentally requires intellectual awareness, an understanding that different cultures have different standards and norms. But more, it requires an understanding that individuals are shaped, but not bounded, by their cultural background and that, sometimes, you have to meet people more than halfway.

5. Aspects of Intercultural communication: Verbal communication: This consists of messages being sent and received continuously between the speaker and the listener. It is focused on the way messages are portrayed. Verbal communication is based on language and use of expression, the tone in which the sender of the message relays the communication can determine how the message is received and in what context. Factors affecting Verbal Communication Tone of voice Use of descriptive words Emphasis on certain phrases Pitch of voice

6. Nonverbal communication: Nonverbal communication refers to gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact, body language, posture, and other ways people can communicate without using language. Minor variations in body language, speech rhythms, and punctuality often cause differing interpretations of the situation among cross-cultural parties. Nonverbal communication has been shown to account for between 65% to 93% of interpreted communication. Examples of Nonverbal Communication: Facial expressions Hand gestures Use of objects Body movement Eye contact

7. Miscommunication has been the major draw back and disadvantage of Intercultural Communication. Miscommunication can come in the form of language barriers or simple predetermined bias. Often times, individuals from different cultures have their own opinions on how "the other side" lives. A simple way to avoid this problem is to simply ask questions. Be respectful of beliefs that differ from your own and remember to listen before speaking.

8. A good understanding of intercultural communication stems from a proper knowledge that culture differs, and so does people. The better this is understood, the less the occurrence of miscommunication and misunderstanding between individuals and groups of people with cultural diversities.

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