Chapter 3A Flashcards
In a global environment the ability to communicate effectively can be a challenge. Even when both parties can speak the same language, there can still be misunderstanding due to ethic and cultural differences.
Local and global communication and multicultural setting
The world, although one world was and is inhabited by diverse population, each with their own identity, physical, spiritual, and cultural uniqueness.
A. A WORLD OF DIVERSITY
Global high tech communication facilities also help to work together as nations, exchange ideas and nurture friendships which transcend the barrier of nation, mountain, and seas.
B. THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Is being aware that cultural differences and similarities between people exist without assigning them a value– positive or negative, better or worse, right or wrong.
C. CULTURAL AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY
Is the realization of gender equality in written and spoken language.
D. GENDER SENSITIVITY
The term black is used to describe language, policies, or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of a particular groups in society.
E. POLITICAL CORRECTNESS
(5) Local and global communication and multicultural setting
A. A WORLD OF DIVERSITY
B. THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
C. CULTURAL AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY
D. GENDER SENSITIVITY
E. POLITICAL CORRECTNESS