Intercultural Communication

• Culture - the way of life of a particular group of people, especially in relation to their arts, customs, and beliefs.
• Communication - the process of exchanging information and ideas between two or more people.
• Intercultural Communication - the process of understanding and using the knowledge of different cultures to communicate effectively.
• Cultural Appregation - tries to understand and learn another culture to broaden his/her perspective and connect with others.
• Cultural Appropriation - adopting one aspect of culture that is not your own and using it for your own personal interest
• Development Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS) - Explains how people experience cultural differences (Bennet, 2004)