LESSON 4

• Globalization


  A term that implies the growth of economic, political and cultural assimilation and interconnectedness of different cultures which result in the integration of people across the globe
• Diversity


  The concept that endures respect, acceptance and understanding. It recognizes to their age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, socio-economic status, educational background and ideologies
• Communication and Globalization: How people communicate has evolved significantly over the years. The most significant development in communication is the advent of smartphones and the accessibility of the internet that has made communication fast, accessible, virtual, and global
• Mediated communication


  There are other options by which one can communicate such as text messaging, video calling/conferencing, emailing, chatting online, posting on social media
• As an effective communicator, you have to be aware of these issues. You should be able to make informed decisions and influence other people to be ethical and responsible in the use of technology which should serve as a platform to celebrate and respect diversity