One of the major distinguishing components of our relationships with other people is how close we are to them. Interpersonal communication involves two people communicating. Think of all the individuals that you communicate with from day to day and the range of closeness that applies to those individuals. Our relationships can range from interactions with a store greeter to our most intimate family and romantic relationships. This unit examines relationships where closeness is strong, like in romances and friendships. Our relationships are influenced in large part by culture. This can mean a macro culture, like our country of origin, or a micro-culture, like being a member of a sports team. In this unit, you will examine how culture impacts our personal relationships.
Objectives:
Identify what personal relationships are and how they evolve.
Recognize cultural variation.
Recognize how culture relates to society.
Discuss ways in which individuals can become more multicultural communicators.
Activities:
Read, view, and engage with Readings and Resources.
Actively participate in the Unit Discussion
Readings and Resources
eBook:
Wood, J.T. (2017). Communication in our lives (8th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage
Chapter 7: Communication in Personal Relationships (pp. 132-145).
Chapter 10: Communication and Culture (pp. 189-201).
Articles, Websites, and Videos:
As part of the “How You See Me” series, this short video features various individuals discussing how to practice understanding and communicate more effectively with diverse groups of people. Here are the first two videos. The attached document contains links to all 10 videos in the series. Your discussion question asks you to watch them all.
Watch Video
How to Practice Understanding | How You See Me
Duration: 4:58
Watch Video
Why Do Labels Matter? | How You See Me
Duration: 4:17
After viewing the “How You See Me” short film series, discuss the intersection of culture and interpersonal communication. More specifically, how does culture impact the way you communicate with individuals from diverse communities. What is the biggest contributing factor in your perception of cultural groups which are different from yours (family, upbringing, media)? What steps can be taken to communicate more effectively and personally with these groups?
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