A World of Difference: Exploring Intercultural Communication

Introduction 4 lectures 13:50 Why Study Intercultural Communication? Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Introducing your instructors Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Communication and Culture Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. The Miniature Earth There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. Introduction 4 lectures 13:50 Why Study Intercultural Communication? Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Introducing your instructors Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Communication and Culture Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. The Miniature Earth There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. Why Study Intercultural Communication? Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Why Study Intercultural Communication? Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Why Study Intercultural Communication? Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Why Study Intercultural Communication? Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Dr. Foeman argues that an appreciation for intercultural communication is vital in today's society. She briefly discusses what this short course seeks to accomplish and the motivations behind its creation. Introducing your instructors Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Introducing your instructors Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Introducing your instructors Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Introducing your instructors Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Drs. Foeman, Thompsen and Lawton briefly introduce themselves and discuss their interest in teaching intercultural communication. Communication and Culture Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. Communication and Culture Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. Communication and Culture Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. Communication and Culture Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. Dr. Thompsen explores the meaning of communication and culture. He suggests that we should first consider the meaning of "meaning," since the concept of meaning has much to do with both communication and culture. He presents two key insights from the work of Ogden and Richards: (1) meaning is multi-dimensional, existing at the intersection of the physical, semiotic and conceptual dimensions, and (2) meaning is contextual. These insights into the nature of meaning help us understand communication as a process of creating meaning, and culture as a community of meaning-makers that provide much of the context for meaning. The Miniature Earth There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. The Miniature Earth There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. The Miniature Earth There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. The Miniature Earth There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. There are over 7 billion people in the world. That's a lot of people, and it can be very difficult to grasp the human diversity that exists on Earth. But what if we could take the population of the Earth and reduce it to just 100 people, keeping the same proportions we have today? Watch this short video to get a better understanding of the human condition on Earth. Cultural Building Blocks 2 lectures 14:24 Cultural Building Blocks: Part 1 This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 2 Dr. Foeman continues the first lecture on cultural building blocks by exploring her experience with her mom's illness and death as an African-American woman. Cultural Building Blocks. 2 lectures 14:24 Cultural Building Blocks: Part 1 This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 2 Dr. Foeman continues the first lecture on cultural building blocks by exploring her experience with her mom's illness and death as an African-American woman. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 1 This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 1 This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 1 This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 1 This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. This lecture covers building blocks of culture, namely: beliefs, values, norms, and social practices. Dr. Lawton then applies these concepts to funeral practices common among people of Chinese descent. Much of the material in Sections 2 and 3 of this course is based on: Lustig, M.W., & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural competence: Interpersonal communication across cultures (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 2 Dr. Foeman continues the first lecture on cultural building blocks by exploring her experience with her mom's illness and death as an African-American woman. Cultural Building Blocks: Part 2 Dr. Foeman continues the first lecture on cultural building blocks by exploring her experience with her mom's illness and death as an African-American woman questions box on our course home page. And please consider...